The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival opened on Saturday with a grand float parade, promising an unforgettable journey for visitors.
A raft of 25 elaborately designed floats took part in the parade, offering a visual feast to show famous tourist destinations, themed parks, and different regions of Shanghai.
With the first parade at the bustling Nanjing Road, floats will unfold in iconic landmarks, commercial centers, and famous scenic spots across the city until the festival's conclusion on Oct. 6.
Amid the parade's splendor, 25 teams from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania attracted onlookers with a rich tapestry of customs and traditions, providing visitors with a captivating glimpse into global cultures.
During the festival, Shanghai plans to offer 200 themed activities and products, catering to a wide range of interests and preferences.
From Sept 19 to 25, visitors will be offered discounted entrance tickets to 62 Shanghai attractions, including iconic sites like the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Wild Animal Park. This long-standing tradition, which started in 2011, has been warmly received by residents and tourists alike.
In addition, the tourism festival this year also promises a jam-packed schedule of cultural, sporting, and commercial events, including the highly anticipated first Shanghai International Light Festival.
The fusion of cutting-edge light artistry with Shanghai's vibrant backdrop promises excitement and anticipation for visitors.
Shanghai Tourism Festival opens, promising diverse culture experience for visitors
The delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Chinse People's Armed Police Force to the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held group meetings to review the government work report on Wednesday afternoon in Beijing.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
Zhang Youxia, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), said that the extraordinary achievements made by the Party, the country and the military over the past year have proved that no difficulties or obstacles can stop China from advancing the historical process of national rejuvenation.
He stressed that the entire military forces must focus on achieving the centenary goal of the PLA, comprehensively enhance the military's capability to fight and win, and accelerate the advancement of the modernization of national defense and armed forces.
He Weidong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice chairman of the CMC, said that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, China has made new solid strides forward in advancing Chinese modernization, urging the whole military to strengthen military training and combat readiness, promote the implementation of plans, unswervingly enforce discipline while combating corruption to achieve the centenary goal of the PLA.
Military delegation to NPC annual session reviews gov't work report
