Cities roll out measures

Yunnan, Hainan and Shanghai are among the top three destinations in the survey for domestic travelers. Bookings from Trip.com for scenic spots in Hainan surged 10 times in March compared with February. The number is still climbing as supportive measures are announced. Currently, a large number of tourist attractions across the nation have reopened to the public. Forty percent of top-rated scenic spots have resumed online booking via travel agencies. Trip.com launched presale products in March, including more than 1,000 travel routes and tickets to over 300 attractions.

Cao is optimistic about the future of his homestay business. With the improving COVID-19 situation in China, Cao believes there's a good chance everything will return to normal soon. He says he will also keep following government guidelines on public health.

"If we grasp the opportunity provided to the tourism industry for its recovery, I have confidence that we could make up," he says. "Tourism consumption usually peaks in summer."