Tourism resorts, events add fun to National Day holiday

People across China are having a joyful National Day holiday at tourism resorts, while various events have been held to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The week-long holiday started on Tuesday, or Oct. 1, China's National Day.

The Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, the second largest waterfall in China and the world's largest yellow waterfall, has wowed tourists in north China's Shanxi Province with a waterfall cluster that extends hundreds of meters.

Mount Huashan in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, one of China's five most famous scenic mountains and is known for its steep and perilous peaks, has immersed sightseers in its picturesque scenery.

The Taihang Mountain in Xinxiang City of central China's Henan Province is captivating tourists with its beauty of green ecology, while the Hunshadake Sandy Land in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is enchanting self-driving tourists with unique autumn scenery.

In northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, the Jinzu Peak in Yichun City has become a vantage point for tourists to watch sunrise and immense forest.

Herdsmen at the Kundelun Ranch in Wenquan County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region galloped their horses to welcome the National Day and express their affection for the motherland.

People in Penglai City of east China's Shandong Province sang patriotic songs and drew paintings together to wish the motherland a rich, strong and prosperous future, while vigorous dance performance was staged in Yiyang City of central China's Hunan Province in praise of the happy life.

In south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, people of the Dong miniroty in Sanjiang County held activities with their ethnic features to celebrate the National Day.

With the holiday boosting tourism, the city of Shaoxing in east China's Zhejiang Province is presenting the charm of water towns in south China to tourists, while the Longmenhao Old Street in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has also attracted a large number of visitors with its mountain city views and local cuisines.

Tourism resorts, events add fun to National Day holiday

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠China's southernmost city Sansha in Hainan Province held a national flag-raising ceremony on islands, reefs, and ships on Tuesday, in order to celebrate the country's National Day.

On Yongxing Island, part of Sansha City, armed police officers and soldiers marched in step and escorted the Five-starred Red Flag towards the flagpole to hold a solemn flag-raising ceremony, as Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

At 7:24 local time, people lined up in an orderly manner for the flag-raising ceremony on the National Day.

"Being able to raise the five-starred red flag with my own hands on this special day has further strengthened my determination and will to guard the southern gate of our motherland," said Wu Minjie, the flag bearer.

"My emotions are indescribable. With excited mood, I hope that Sansha City can be built even better in the future," said Chen Chenghua, veteran of the Battle of the Xisha Islands.

"As a young police officer of the new era, I will follow in the footsteps of my predecessors, work hard, and selflessly dedicate myself to safeguarding the security of our motherland. May our great motherland prosper forever," said Li Jiawei, police officer of Sansha Public Security Bureau.

After the flag-raising ceremony on Yongxing Island in Sansha City, a flash mob choir was organized, where everyone could voice their best wishes for the motherland.

The ceremony also took place on the Yongle Islands of the Xisha Islands on the National Day.

"On this special day, I wish our country prosperity and wish the people peace and happiness," Said Jiang Yutao, staff member of Yongle Working Committee in Sansha City.

A flag-raising ceremony was also held on various islands and reefs, such as Zhaoshu Island, Jinqing Island, and Meiji Reef in Sansha City, as well as on the law enforcement ship "Sansha Zhifa 301" and China's fishery administration vessel "Yuzheng 306" -- which are cruising and patrolling the waters of Sansha.

"May the motherland prosper and the people stay happy and healthy," said Xiang Guoxiang, captain of "Sansha Zhifa 301".

China's southernmost city of Sansha holds national flag-raising ceremony