旅行 and 旅游
Hi,

I've learned that both 旅行 and 旅游 mean "travel" and they can be used either as a noun or a verb.

But do I always have to put 去 in front of it if I wanted to use it as a verb or can 去 be omitted?

Thank you.

Question

旅行 and 旅游
Hi,

I've learned that both 旅行 and 旅游 mean "travel" and they can be used either as a noun or a verb.

But do I always have to put 去 in front of it if I wanted to use it as a verb or can 去 be omitted?

Thank you.

Answer

They are nouns and can be combined with other nouns to form a new term, for example: 旅行者(traveler) or 旅遊景點 (tourist attractions). Therefore, we usually put 去 in front of them to use as verbs. As for the meaning of the two terms, the difference can be so subtle that sometimes even native speakers think they are interchangeable. Generally speaking, 旅行 emphasizes on the journey itself while 旅遊 implies the motives for travel might be for pleasure, relaxation and with fixed attractions.

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旅游 emphasizes a trip that enjoys the scenery,  while 旅行 is broader concept of a trip. 旅行 includes enjoying scenery, or staying in a place other than your home for leisure or even for business. 
It's not necessary to put 去 in front of the two words in all context, although that is the most common use. I'll give you two examples:
我姐姐年底要来北京旅游。
现在很多人都开车旅游。

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I am a junior student in China.
It seems same meaning

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