Typhoon Pulasan makes second landfall in China

Pulasan, the 14th typhoon of the year as counted by China's meteorological authorities, made a second landfall in the country Thursday evening.

The typhoon, which reached a maximum wind force of 23 meters per second near its center, hit Fengxian District of Shanghai at about 21:45 after its first landfall earlier the same day in Zhejiang Province, according to the municipal meteorological observatory of Shanghai.

Pulasan moved further to Jiangyin City in the neighboring Jiangsu Province at 05:00 on Friday. Its intensity would gradually weaken, said the Zhejiang meteorological observatory.

The impact of Typhoon Pulasan is expected to be widespread. From 20:00 Thursday to 20:00 Friday, heavy to torrential rain were forecast for parts of central and southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui, Shanghai, and northern and western Zhejiang.

Some areas in southeastern Anhui and southeastern Jiangsu may see 100 to 160 millimeters of rainfall.

Pulasan is the second typhoon to make landfall in Shanghai this year, following Typhoon Bebinca.

Typhoon Pulasan makes second landfall in China

Typhoon Pulasan makes second landfall in China

Typhoon Pulasan makes second landfall in China

Typhoon Pulasan makes second landfall in China

Typhoon Pulasan makes second landfall in China

Museums and cultural relic sites across China have received over 60 million visits during the country's week-long National Day holiday, which started on Tuesday, hitting a historic high, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.

Over 90 percent of museums have temporarily canceled reservation requirements to maximize their efforts in fulfilling the viewing demands of visitors.

Many museums have also launched a variety of new exhibitions and innovative activities. The Shanghai Museum prepared a grand exhibition on ancient Egypt, drawing enthusiasts ancient history from across the country.

"I come from Kunshan [in east China's Jiangsu Province]. I always think that the Egyptian artifacts are very mysterious, as if they hold many enigmas, so here I am trying to learn more," said a visitor.

"We hope to create more and better exhibitions and cultural products in the future, engage in more beneficial explorations, and continuously enhance visitors' cultural experiences in the museum," said Chu Xiaobo, director of the Shanghai Museum.

The National Day holiday, also known as "golden week," is usually one of the peak travel seasons on China's domestic tourism calendar.

Chinese museums, cultural relic sites see 60 million visits during National Day holiday