Here is the polished and professional version of the blog post<br><br>**Title** Hainan FTP Sees Tourism and Consumption Boom During Spring Festival 'Knackered' from Shopping Spree!<br><br>The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has experienced a surge in tourism and consumption during the recent Spring Festival holiday, injecting fresh momentum into the local economy.<br><br>In Haikou, the capital city of Hainan, the iconic Qilou Old Street was abuzz with tourists from home and abroad. Rows of red lanterns added to the festive ambiance, immersing visitors in the historical charm and joy of the season. A Dutch tourist, Strobos, visited the street with his Chinese wife, stopping frequently to take photos and marvel at the Southeast Asian-style buildings.<br><br>The weather is warm, and the Qilou Old Street is very famous, said Strobos, who was visiting Hainan for the first time. The buildings and atmosphere are very impressive.<br><br>A street festival market featured a wide range of products, from traditional festival snacks to creative cultural handicrafts, drawing large crowds. Visitors were also treated to a cruise tourism experience, with the Star Voyager, a cruise ship under Star Cruises, docking at the Sanya Phoenix Island international cruise port and bringing new vitality to Sanya's tourism market.<br><br>I'm very happy to enjoy the cruise and the atmosphere of the Chinese Spring Festival, said Fredrik, a tourist from Sweden.<br><br>According to the Haikou General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, Hainan is expected to see a peak in cross-border travel during the nine-day holiday, with the total inbound and outbound tourists projected to reach 79,300, an increase of 24.1 percent year on year.<br><br>Duty-free shopping, a key feature of the Hainan FTP, also surged during the holiday, thanks to optimized duty-free policies, an expanded product range, and a combination of government consumption vouchers and store discounts.<br><br>At a duty-free store in downtown Haikou, decorations themed on the Year of the Horse added to the festive vibe. Many tourists, including Jian from Changsha, praised the duty-free shopping experience, citing the competitive prices and wider selection of goods.<br><br>Duty-free shopping is a must for traveling in Hainan, said Jian. Skin care and cosmetic products here are much cheaper than malls back home, which really encourages spending.<br><br>Data from Haikou Customs showed that in the first four days of the Spring Festival holiday, duty-free sales in Hainan reached 1.03 billion yuan (about $149 million), with duty-free shoppers reaching 137,000. The figures represent year-on-year increases of 20.9 percent and 25.7 percent, respectively.<br><br>According to plans, China aims to build Hainan into a globally influential tourism and consumption destination by 2035. With its unique blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, the Hainan FTP is well on its way to achieving this goal.
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