Figuratively Speaking

Source:Global Times Published: 2013-5-22 19:23:01

42 - the percentage of Chinese tourists who prefer traveling on their own instead of being part of guided tours overseas, according to 2,399 respondents polled by Tencent in April. More than 47 percent of Chinese tourists spend on average 10,000 to 50,000 yuan ($1,630-$8,150) during their overseas trips.  

82,000 - the number of Chinese tourists who visited Moscow in 2012. It is estimated that by 2015 China will exceed Germany to become the largest source of tourists to Russia.

6767-9910 - the phone number used recently to prank random cellphone users. Many people reported hearing a screaming woman and crying baby. Redialing revealed the phone number is not in service.

12 - number of meters high a double-decker coach is in Guangdong Province. The coach, which has a meeting room and karaoke facilities, is priced at 1.5 million yuan.


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