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Various old towns across China have rolled out night tour programs during the ongoing week-long National Day holiday that started on Thursday, adding festive cheer to the holiday and drawing droves of visitors. In Anju, a thousand-year-old town built along the Fujiang River in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, the river surface is turned into a…
China’s road, rail, civil aviation, and waterway saw sustained passenger flows on the third day of the National Day holiday on Saturday, driven by strong tourism demand. Railways are expected to send 18.9 million passenger trips on the day, with 910 additional trains scheduled. In response to high holiday travel demand, railway departments have used…
Colorful cultural and tourism events are sweeping across China during this year’s week-long National Day holiday, from nighttime light shows and immersive performances to fireworks displays — offering people a vibrant and memorable holiday experience. In Wuhan City, central China’s Hubei Province, the holiday features a full-day experience blending daytime park activities with evening festivities,…
Family-friendly films are emerging as a key draw during China’s National Day holiday, with a slate spanning animation, crime thrillers, comedy and socially themed drama aimed at moviegoers across generations. China’s box office during the holiday from Oct 1-7 surpassed 501 million yuan, or over 74.7 million U.S. dollars, so far as of 17:06 local…
During China’s ongoing National Day holiday, a wide range of events unfolded across the country, drawing visitors to enjoy cuisine, scenery and diverse culture. The National Day holiday, also known as “Golden Week” in China, runs from Oct 1 to 7, sparking a major travel rush as people across the country take the chance to…
China’s consumer market has seen strong activity during the National Day holiday, as a range of government measures, including trade-in subsidies and interest subsidies on consumer loans, have boosted spending and encouraged buyers to upgrade their purchases. As the weeklong holiday kicked off Thursday, local governments across the country have also rolled out targeted incentives…
Many cities across China have rolled out distinctive cultural tourism events blending ancient architecture, light shows, traditional lanterns and festive red decorations to celebrate the week-long National Day holiday starting on Thursday. In Yinchuan City of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the historic Yuhuang Pavilion was illuminated in a dazzling light display on Wednesday…
Tourists flocked to scenic areas and heritage towns across China on Thursday as the seven-day National Day holiday began, with cultural performances, cruises and fireworks adding to celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. More than 300,000 people visited Beijing’s Tiananmen area on the first day of the…
Qingdao, a coastal tourist city and a UNESCO City of Film in east China’s Shandong Province, has launched film-themed trains and tour routes, with the introduction of a variety of cultural activities to boost film-plus consumption during the seven-day National Day holiday starting Thursday. On Tuesday, the Qingdao Metro launched the “Qingdao Film” Line 3…
China’s road, rail, civil aviation and waterway passenger flows have remained high on the second day of the National Day holiday on Friday, with notable growth in short- and medium-distance travel, according to official data. Highway traffic is expected to remain at 62 million to 64 million vehicle trips, with travel mainly featuring multi-destination trips…