The pioneers of tourism are businessmen, and the earliest tourists are the Phoenicians, a maritime nation.
As a kind of social behavior, travel has existed since ancient times. China is one of the countries with ancient civilizations in the world. The rise of travel activities also ranks in the forefront of the world. China began as early as the 22nd century BC. At that time, the most typical traveler was probably Dayu, who visited great rivers and mountains in order to dredge nine rivers and eighteen rivers. Then came Laozi and Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. I preach and go west by riding a green ox. Confucius gave lectures all over the world. In the Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian sent envoys to the Western Regions as far as Persia, Iran and Syria. In the Tang Dynasty, Xuan Zang went to India for Buddhist scriptures. In the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He made seven voyages to the West, as far as the East African coast. Xu Xiake, a great traveler, also wrote a travel note.