Night tours get popular in China during National Day holiday

Night tours have gained popularity in China during the National Day holiday, with cities hosting various activities to promote tourism and entertain holidaymakers during the nighttime hours.

In Ma'anshan City, located in east China's Anhui Province along the country's longest water way, the Yangtze River, a theme park featuring Yangtze culture, named Yangtze Everbright City, buzzes with activities at night. Highlights of the park include the night parade featuring 11 floats, each representing one of the 11 provinces and municipalities along the Yangtze River, and the Yangtze Scroll sculpture, standing 12 meters tall and stretching nearly 400 meters, illustrating the culture and history of the 11 provinces to audiences.

In Wudang Mountain of central China's Hubei Province, one of the country's four sacred Taoist mountains, drone light shows are combined with traditional cultural activities and performances, lighting up the sky with the national flag of China and Taoism symbols.

In Danjiangkou City, also in Hubei, which serves as the starting point for the middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project, China's mega project that has benefited over 150 million people, a cruise ship titled after the influential initiative offers passengers a chance to enjoy the night scene of the Han River, a vital water source of the project and an ancient cultural center, with light shows and performances for visitors to have fun.

"I am so excited! We just enjoyed excellent performances and sang together 'Ode to The Motherland.' The trip totally worth it and I had such a great time," said Cheng Hao, a passenger.

In Fuyuan City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as "China's East Pole," tourists around China gathered to witness the earliest sunrise in the country while holding national flags, wishing for the rise and thrive of the nation.

Night tours get popular in China during National Day holiday

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