It would seem that there are more people going on vacations these days after a significant dip in the number of people who have been able to afford some time away from home. A number of companies and individuals who offer vacation home rentals to travelers have started to report that they are experiencing a sizeable increase in the number of people staying for vacations. Although the rates of travel of vacationers are not quite what they were a few years ago before the recession, it would seem that people are starting to use some of their disposable income for travel again.

Obtaining a visa for Chinese travel can be a multistep process, but for individuals who are a part of the press and are considered a foreign reporter, it's possible to get a Chinese visa that's good for only a short time so that reporting can be conducted within the country without too much complexity. A person who wants to visit China as a reporter must obtain a letter of invitation by the organization or person who is to be interviewed. A reporter must also have valid credentials and be a professional journalist in that regard.