# Lifestyle

The Great Dispersion: Why China’s Youth are Shunning Sanya for Five-Star Bargains in Quiet Counties

Chinese youth are pivoting toward 'reverse travel,' choosing obscure counties over famous tourist traps to find luxury at a fraction of the cost. Driven by high-speed rail access and a shift toward pragmatic consumption, this trend is reshaping the domestic hospitality market and challenging the dominance of traditional high-priced destinations.