Like most Chinese tourists, Liu Wei Yie is with a group. He says the United States is currently the world’s most powerful economy. He says the United States was established with a spirit of independence and competition that he wants to see.

Steven Chou of Universal Studios Hollywood says the number of Chinese tourists has been increasing in the past two to three years, but he says especially this year, after the U.S. government made the visa application faster for Chinese tourists.

“We definitely see the trend to continue. From my perspective, and from Universal Studios Hollywood we are definitely looking for ways to enhance the experience of the Chinese guests," he said.

At Universal Studios Hollywood, there is a Mandarin movie studio tour, Mandarin-speaking employees, and maps in Chinese. The theme park also has restaurants that serve burgers and fries, and also Chinese food.

The Montage Beverly Hills also caters to its Chinese guests with Chinese tea in the hotel rooms, handwritten notes in Chinese, and Mandarin-speaking staff.

General Manager Hermann Elger says his Chinese clients are businessmen and families. Many shop on Rodeo Drive, a street famous for its luxury goods.

“And our retail partners on Rodeo tell us they are the largest segment of the shoppers as of this year," he said.

Economist Ferdinando Guerra says Chinese tourists like to shop, and they are big spenders when they travel.