Asian tourists are returning to Britain. But they look different
No more coach parties
“York is very famous. It’s a must-go place!” insists Yuxia, a tourist from Beijing, who is growing frustrated with questions about why she chose to visit a small city in northern England. She learned about York by watching videos on TikTok, Xiaohongshu and other social media. With impressive vigour, she has popped over from Cumbria, some 120km away, for the day.
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This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “No more coaches”
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