Both natural and cultural sites across China have seen surges in the number of visitors during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which runs from Oct 1 to 8.
In Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, the Wuhua Mountain has become a popular destination for tourists to take pictures during the holiday thanks to its breathtaking autumn scenery.
"It's very spectacular, very beautiful. The trip is worthwhile," said Ms Ma, a tourist.
In Tai'an, a city known for Mount Tai in east China's Shandong Province, a scenic spot featuring vintage village looks has drawn flocks of tourists during the holiday.
Wandering around the streets, visitors can see wooden counters, posters, enamel pots, biscuits and other objects from decades ago, and enjoy rural cuisine at local restaurants.
The Hengtanggang Town, a rural destination in Lu'an City of east China's Anhui Province, has hosted a special farming and cultural festival, inviting tourists to engage in a hand fishing contest with villagers.
In Zhongshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, a drone show has been staged near the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to celebrate the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, and to show the modern look of Zhongshan and the close bonds within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a 24-kilometer cross-sea passage featuring two bridges, two artificial islands, and one underwater tunnel, is a core transportation hub project in the Greater Bay Area. It opened to traffic on June 30, 2024.
"As it's the Mid-Autumn Festival, and with the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, it's very convenient to travel here, so all the 10 members of our family came here to feel the festive vibe," said Ms He, a local resident.
In Shangli County, east China's Jiangxi Province, the local authorities have organized a fireworks-themed cultural festival, staging fireworks shows during the holiday to attract tourists and boost consumption in hotel and catering industries.
In Shangrao City of Jiangxi, the municipal public library is offering a new option for people to spend their holidays. It has screened films depicting the Chinese Communist Revolution and launched national flag making activities, which have attracted active participations by local residents, particularly children.
"During the National Day holiday, all the staff are on duty. We have also extended opening hours to provide heartwarming services for visitors," said Shi Ting, head of the library's service center.
In Shiyan City, central China's Hubei Province, the Qinglongshan Dinosaur Egg Fossils National Nature Reserve has become a popular place for children and their parents to interact with a dinosaur and learn about dinosaur culture.
China is also seeing a surge in inbound tourism during the ongoing holiday.
The Gulangyu Island Scenic Area in Xiamen City of east China's Fujian Province has set up bilingual or multilingual signs to create a welcoming environment for foreign visitors, who can also enjoy easy payments using foreign cards and instant departure tax refund on the island.
"They make it much easier for us to have a good time from all the places, from the shops, the restaurants, even small communities. It's actually very nice. I like the people over here," said a Moroccan tourist.
Natural, cultural sites across China see visitor surges during National Day holiday
