Off limits to visitors for many years, the carvings were opened to Chinese travelers in 1961 and foreign visitors in 1980.

The new Chinese travelers range from low-income workers on package trips arranged by their factories to individual high rollers.

Two ancient Chinese travelers also mention Samatata in their travels.

Chinese travelers to the West were able to provide assistance in such areas as hydraulic engineering.

The price of a domestic airline ticket for a foreign traveler is 50 to 60 percent more than that charged a Chinese traveler.

Only since 1980 has Dazu been open to foreigners, and only since 1961 to Chinese travelers.

"Our 62 offices around the world are working to deliver a bespoke experience to the new Chinese traveler."

Cuisine aside, however, Kent says his guests defy the stereotype of the Chinese traveler who only wants to go shopping or play golf.

The accident killed four people, including two Chinese travelers.

Chinese travelers with their insistence on many vegetables in their diet fared much better.