泰国吸引中国游客

 　　泰国吸引中国游客

　　Chinese Premier¹ Li Keqiang, is visiting Thailand at the invitation of the Thai government. His visit to Southeast Asia country has drawn² attention from the tourist industry on both sides, which are expecting further boosts in each other's tourism markets.

　　Pu Yue, manager of Thai traveling services for Ctrip.com, says that services targeted for the Chinese market have vastly improved.

　　"In the past, introductory tourism brochures were mainly in French, Japanese and English. Now, nearly every scenic³ spot in Thailand has Chinese brochures. They also provide local Chinese tour guides for non-group travelers to understand the local history and culture. Chinese travelers contribute the most to the local tourism industry."

　　To date, China has become Thailand's largest tourism source-country. According to the most recent statistics from China's National Tourism Administration, the number of people visiting Thailand during the first eight months this year was 28.4 million, a 107 percent rise compared with the same period of time last year. The number of Thai visitors to the Chinese mainland has also grown, with about 420,000 people visiting in the first eight months.

　　Pu Yue adds that, with its many attractions and reasonably low-cost accommodations, Thailand is a choice holiday destination for China's middle-income travelers.

　　"We give Thailand a special distinction—it's a "low price with rich experience" kind of destination. It's been a popular destination among European travelers for the same reason long before the Chinese started coming in droves. For example, you can stay in a five-star hotel in Thailand quite easily, and the cost is the lowest in the world. With the same amount of money you would spend on a cheaper vacation elsewhere, you can really get the most out of your money in Thailand."

　　As a well-established tourist destination, the Thai government has never stopped coming up with innovative⁴ ideas to lure⁵ visitors. Media manager, Wang Wei, from the Thailand Tourism Administration Beijing Office, says they are also targeting China's luxury tourists, who would get much more out of a vacation in Thailand than in other locations.

　　"In recent years, the Thai Tourism Bureau and local tour companies have promoted unique high-end packages, including golf tours, spa experiences and even medical services. For example, tourists can undergo good, safe, reputable cosmetic⁶ surgery procedures here, which have gained great popularity among Asian tourists, since the cost is not high."

　　Despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its quintessential identity with its own unique culture, history and a carefree people who maintain a relatively⁷ relaxed lifestyle. According to statistics from ctrip.com, up to 60 percent of their customers chose to go to Thailand without a tour-group to enjoy a slower-paced, more enjoyable traveling experience.

　　For CRI, I'm Liu Min.

1 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

2 drawn   

v.拖，拉，拔出；adj.憔悴的，紧张的

参考例句：

• All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
• Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。

3 scenic   

adj.自然景色的，景色优美的

参考例句：

• The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
• The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。

4 innovative   

adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的

参考例句：

• Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
• He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。

5 lure   

n.吸引人的东西，诱惑物；vt.引诱，吸引

参考例句：

• Life in big cities is a lure for many country boys.大城市的生活吸引着许多乡下小伙子。
• He couldn't resist the lure of money.他不能抵制金钱的诱惑。

6 cosmetic   

n.化妆品；adj.化妆用的；装门面的；装饰性的

参考例句：

• These changes are purely cosmetic.这些改变纯粹是装饰门面。
• Laughter is the best cosmetic,so grin and wear it!微笑是最好的化妆品，所以请尽情微笑吧！

7 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。