Where rich families frolic

Visitors view elephants at Kruger National Park in South Africa. [Photo provided to China Daily]

China's leading travel agency ranks last year's overseas destinations for affluent families. Yang Feiyue reports.

Now we know where China's rich go.

Travel agency Ctrip's high-end brand, HHtravel, recently released its list of 2016's top winter destinations for high-end families.

Most travel for their children's benefit. Parents want their kids to see the world while bonding, the agency reports.

Japan, Finland and Thailand respectively occupy the top slots.

China's island-nation neighbor has grown increasingly popular with Chinese visitors for its skiing, shopping and cuisine.

Its offerings cater to all generations.

Tomamu resort, one of the country's most celebrated, is extremely popular among affluent visitors.

They ply Hokkaido's ski slopes, which are carpeted with special snow that's ideal for skiing. Chinese-speaking coaches are available.

Theme parks, including Disneyland, Legoland and Hello Kitty Park, also lure well-heeled Chinese.

They also enjoy Mount Fuji's scenery while soaking in hot springs.

Thailand has always been a hot spot for Chinese because of its proximity, blue skies and white beaches.

The country's fourth biggest island, Koh Kood, has become a magnet for rich Chinese seeking to dodge crowds.

It's a relatively undeveloped yet Eden-like paradise.