NANJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Travel sharing, a new model of sharing economy, is gaining popularity among Chinese youths as it makes travel more affordable and accessible.
This new way of travel means going on trips with strange partners, sharing some travel expenses such as costs of meals, tickets and transportation, as agreed in advance.
The initiators usually post messages on online social platforms to group a travel squad for a journey. They will generally take into consideration factors like dietary habits, consumption standards, and lifestyles when choosing suitable companions.
Xu Tingting, a manager of clothing stores in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, is an "expert" on sharing tourism, with more than 10 experiences of shared travels.
Produced by Xinhua Global Service
