For thebridgereaches.com readers · Based on traveller interviews and destination data from China's 2026 National Day holiday period For Australia's hotels and restaurants, the return of Chinese travellers is certain — but the people coming back are almost a different group from the pre-pandemic visitors who rode coaches, rushed itineraries and swept the duty-free stores. During the 2026 National Day Golden Week, Australia was among the most favoured destinations for Chinese t