China's seven-day National Day holiday has significantly bolstered tourist arrivals at the country's scenic spots.
In Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Jiuzhaigou Valley has entered its most vibrant season, resembling a carefully arranged palette of nature's colors. The stunning scenery has attracted a significant influx of tourists.
"The scenery here is so unmatchably wonderful. Even if my son hasn't learned about Jiuzhaigou in school yet, I believe he will remember our trip here when he learns about it in class in the future," said a visitor named Shi Qianru.
During the first two days of the holiday, Jiuzhaigou received over 70,000 tourist visits, showcasing its status as a must-visit destination.
Similarly, a remarkable increase in foot traffic has also been seen at the Xuankong (Hanging) Temple in Datong City of north China's Shanxi Province, which clings to the cliffs and offers a profound connection to the area's rich cultural heritage. Over 61,900 visitors flocked to the site in the first two days of the national holiday.
"I feel a refreshing sense of awe after finishing the climbing to the Hanging Temple. The fact that the temple is embedded in the sheer cliffs is simply mind-blown," said a tourist.
Also in Shanxi, the Courtyard of the Qiao Family built in the late 1700s received over 30,000 tourist visits in the first two days of the holiday season, marking a 20 percent increase compared to the corresponding period of last year. The compound buzzes with activity as visitors tour the historical merchant estate and enjoy traditional opera performances and spontaneous cultural shows.
Statistics indicate that the mansions are expected to see a peak of 160,000 tourist visits throughout the holiday season.
China's National Day holiday bolsters tourist arrivals at scenic spots nationwide
Various celebrations are being staged across China in anticipation of the fast-approaching New Year's Day and the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, or Spring Festival, boosting the market for related goods as more revelers get into the festive spirit.
In Beijing, more than 1,000 lanterns themed around fashion and technology are offering a colorful display in the city's Wenyuhe Park, making it one of the largest lantern festivals in the city this year.
In Shanghai, business districts have launched a series of themed decorations, exhibitions, performances, and interactive activities. Local authorities have also distributed consumption coupons, further stimulating consumer spending during the New Year's Day holiday, which falls on Wednesday.
In the nearby city of Hangzhou in the eastern Zhejiang Province, several promotional activities have been introduced to boost consumption. Additionally, business areas and shopping streets have been upgraded to meet the consumer demand for high-quality goods.
Special Spring Festival fairs have also been set up across the country as Chinese people gear up for their largest annual celebration around the Chinese New Year, which lands at the end of January in 2025.
In Huaiyuan County of east China's Anhui Province, a local fair is attracting visitors with a variety of well-known agricultural products. In Zhangzhou City of the coastal Fujian Province, a one-stop feature fair allows both visitors and locals to purchase a wide range of items.
Meanwhile, in northeast China's Jilin Province, local authorities in the city of Ji'an have sought to take advantage of the snowy conditions by integrating winter sports, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a range of snow and ice activities while shopping for Spring Festival goods.
Additionally, flowers are in high demand at many marketplaces across China as more people look to prepare some floral decorations as part of the celebrations.
In Kunming of southwest China's Yunnan Province, a special flower street featuring Chinese New Year flowers has been set up, where over 15,000 flowers are available, including more than 120 varieties of orchids.
Local flower markets area also in full bloom in various other places, from the northern cities of Shijiazhuang and Taiyuan to Hetian in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, all offering a wide variety of creative and unique flowers, which have been well received by residents.
New Year celebrations help boost market for festive goods
