Half of Chinese visitors in the UK go to Bicester

Over 50 percent of all Chinese visitors to the UK will visit Bicester Village during their stay.

That's according to a BBC news report about the popularity of the famous outlet centre amongst Chinese visitors.

Shoppers at Bicester Village designer outlet centre, in Bicester, England, August 26, 2015. Chinese customers have become a powerful market force in the global trade in expensive clothes, jewelry, watches, perfumes and handbags. [Photo: IC]

What’s more, the report claims that only Buckingham Palace – the Queen’s London residence – receives more Chinese tourists.

Regular readers probably won’t be surprised to learn about how popular Bicester Village is with Chinese guests.

Recently, we reported that Marylebone Station in London had expanded its range of Chinese announcements due to the number of travellers using trains to get to Bicester Village.

The Village itself measures over a mile in length, and hosts over 6 million visitors every year. Each of these spends an average of over £250.

There are over 160 shops with a focus on discounted luxury brands.

According to promotional material, together with a selection of restaurants and cafés, the Village offers luxury services that include Valet Parking, Hands-free Shopping, the award-winning Bicester Visitor Centre, and onsite tax refund and money change service.