"The world is so big, I want to go see it." When people talk about going out to see the world, their first understanding is usually to travel — packing a camera and heading to Dali, which has been featured in countless movies but remains unvisited, or to the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia to watch the majestic horse wranglers, or to the beaches of Sanya to admire bikini beauties while soaking up some sun.
However, ideals are full and reality is stark. For traditional sightseeing tours, many tourists are full of complaints and misery, feeling that "traveling is suffering." The "Go on Vacation" platform, developed by Beijing Great White Shark Network Technology Co., Ltd., has transformed the "Travel Woes Alliance" into the "Vacation Guardians."
Voices from the "Travel Woes Alliance"
Xiao Zhang, a young white-collar worker from Beijing, signed up for a tour group to Guilin and Yangshuo during the May Day Golden Week. Upon returning to Beijing, he was utterly exhausted. He shared his personal experience with reporters: I signed up for a three-day Guilin and Yangshuo tour, and the schedule was really tight, so I was mainly looking forward to visiting attractions like the Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and West Street in Yangshuo. But after arriving in Guilin, I realized two things completely exceeded my expectations. First, the number of tourists far surpassed what I had imagined — it was way too crowded. We waited a full one and a half hours just to take a boat ride on the Li River, and by then, all the excitement was gone. Second, the tour guide’s job seemed to be taking us from one shopping spot to another. High costs aside, I didn’t get to experience any cultural charm or natural scenery at all. By the end of the trip, I felt like I had shed a layer of skin — this was not the kind of travel I wanted at all.
So, what kind of travel do members of the "Travel Woes Alliance" actually hope for? Xiao Zhang continued: Life and work in big cities are already stressful, so I long for a more free and convenient vacation-style travel. No tour guides, go wherever I want, stay as long as I want — that allows me to truly "unwind." And if it’s somewhere unfamiliar, it would be great if someone could help plan an itinerary and book hotels for me...
The Evolution of the "Vacation Guardians"
Nowadays, as people's economic conditions improve, the ranks of the "Vacation Guardians" are growing day by day. The shift from the "Travel Woes Alliance" to the "Vacation Guardians" reflects a change in mindset, as well as a transformation in the structure of the tourism market. The "Go on Vacation" platform, addressing this current situation, has pioneered the industry’s first "O2O Vacation Service Model."
For example, if a traveler wants to go on vacation but doesn’t know where would be suitable, "Go on Vacation" will help select the most fitting resort. How many days to spend, and the specific itinerary — everything is tailored to the traveler’s preferences. From flight bookings and hotel reservations to private car transfers, "Go on Vacation" takes care of it all. In addition, holders of the "Go on Vacation VIP Card" can enjoy complimentary stays at vacation hotels. This way, consumers don’t have to worry at all and can enjoy high-quality vacation services at very low cost, truly achieving "saving time, saving money, and saving hassle." The evolution from the "Travel Woes Alliance" to the "Vacation Guardians" is naturally the way of the future.