The Palestinian death toll in Gaza from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 41,802, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Friday.
Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 14 people and wounded 50 others in Gaza, bringing the total number of injuries to 96,844 since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out in early October 2023, the statement added.
Israel has vowed to kill all persons involved in Hamas's attack on Israeli communities last October, which killed about 1,200 people. In the ensuing Israeli offensive in Gaza, most of the more than 40,000 people killed by Israeli forces are civilians, according to the Gaza-based health authorities.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 41,802
Daming, an ancient county in north China's Hebei Province, has witnessed a surge in tourist inflow so far in the week-long National Day holiday which started on October 1, fueled by a thriving night-time economy featuring a diverse range of attractions from dazzling light shows to bustling night markets.
As the night unfolded, the Daming Stone Carving Museum would be packed with visitors eager to see a spectacular light display. When the clock strikes seven, buildings inside the complex would be illuminated with stunning light beams, eliciting cheers from the delighted crowds.
Outside the museum, the cultural district would be buzzing with visitors strolling beneath glowing red lanterns. Nearby, the night market captivates tourists with stalls offering unique local delicacies and traditional crafts as well as interactive games and live performances.
"We just watched an immersive cultural performance, and it was fantastic. We learned about history while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and the lighting here is truly gorgeous," said He Yudi, a tourist.
Daming and local characters hold a prominent place in classic Chinese novel series "Outlaws of the Marsh," inspiring the tourism department to develop cultural projects rooted in this renowned literary work which tells the story of 108 outlaws who band together in the Liangshan Marsh to fight against corruption and injustice in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
"We have taken various measures to attract more tourists, such as issuing consumption coupons and organizing cultural activities that integrate the 'Outlaws of the Marsh' elements and immersive experiences," said Ma Rui, the night market operation manager.
Official data showed that Daming County received a daily average of more than 300,000 tourist visits during the first three days of the National Day holiday.
Vibrant night economy sparks tourism boom in Chinese county during National Day holiday
