Discover diverse delights during China’s National Day holiday

People wait to watch the flag-raising ceremony at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Tourists take selfies at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Chen Xiaogen/Xinhua)

Yuan Licen (1st R) of China signs for fans after the mixed doubles 2nd round match between Yuan Licen/Shi Xunyao of China and Robert Gardos/Sofia Polcanova of Austria at 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

People watch the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash at Shougang Park, Oct. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Zheng Qinwen sends signed balls after the women’s singles quarterfinal match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the 2024 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

People visit a historical and cultural street in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

Tourists go sightseeing at a tea-themed scenic area in Xuanen County of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China’s Hubei Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Chen Xukai/Xinhua)

People watch a performance of traditional Chinese costumes at a center for popular culture in Baoshan of east China’s Shanghai, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

Tourists go sightseeing aboard a light aircraft at a scenic area in Banxi Town of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Qiu Hongbin/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo shows people enjoying themselves at a beach in Weihai, east China’s Shandong Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Zhu Chunxiao/Xinhua)

Children have fun at Xiamen Science and Technology Museum in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Zeng Demeng/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 2, 2024 shows tourists taking boats for sightseeing at Qinhu National Wetland Park in Jiangyan District of Taizhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

A girl plays traditional Chinese musical instrument guzheng at a sunflower field in Donggaohe Village in Fuxing District of Handan City, north China’s Hebei Province, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Yue Wenting)

Tourists have fun at the Fantawild Adventure in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

Girls in traditional ethnic attire perform during a gala event in Longchuan County of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Gui Jinzai/Xinhua)

Tourists enjoy themselves at an open-air cafe in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

Tourists take pictures of a steam train running at a scenic spot in Jianwei County of Leshan City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Zhang Xiang/Xinhua)

A visitor takes a selfie at an ancient trading compound of Zhoucun in Zibo, east China’s Shandong Province, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Dong Naide/Xinhua)

Tourists enjoy the scenery of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, in Jixian County, north China’s Shanxi Province on Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Liu Hongda/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo shows visitors watching an open-air concert in Shuangqiao Town, Wuming District of Nanning City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Yu Xiangquan/Xinhua)

Tourists visit the Liaoning Museum in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

A child views a model of Galileo telescope at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2024 shows tourists visiting Xijie, an ancient street area, in Quanzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Zhang Jiuqiang/Xinhua)

A drone photo shows tourists visiting Mount Huangshan in east China’s Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo shows tourists having fun on a glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in central China’s Hunan Province, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)

Tourists ride camels for sightseeing at the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct. 2, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

People have fun in a pedestrian zone used to be a railway bridge in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua)

People have fun at a folk arts and food compound in Nanyue District of Hengyang, central China’s Hunan Province, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)

People watch sunrise at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in the city of Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu Province, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 2, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Shenxianju scenery spot in Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua)

Tourists enjoy themselves in Dengjiaping Village of Xiangyang City, central China’s Hubei Province, Oct. 5, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Yang Dong/Xinhua)

Tourists pose for photos at the Laomendong scenic zone in Nanjing, capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province, Oct. 6, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 6, 2024 shows people enjoying themselves at a scenic spot in Xinxi Village of Dong’an County, Yongzhou City, central China’s Hunan Province. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Cai Xiaoping/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 6, 2024 shows tourists taking hot air balloons for sightseeing in Wanjing Town of Ningyuan County, central China’s Hunan Province. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Jiang Keqing/Xinhua)

An actor performs at a theme block in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, Oct. 2, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Xinhua)

Tourists watch a firework show at the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of the Taihu Lake in Wuxi, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Oct. 5, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Pan Zhengguang/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 4, 2024 shows tourists experiencing kitesurfing at a beach in Qidong, Nantong City, east China’s Jiangsu Province. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Xu Congjun/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 5, 2024 shows tourists taking part in an off-road challenge in World Mystery Town of Karamay in Urho District of Karamay, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Min Yong/Xinhua)

A tourist enjoys leisure time at the beach in Rongcheng City of east China’s Shandong Province, Oct. 3, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. People’s increasing strong demand for diversified vacation options has given rise to more abundant and diverse cultural and tourism products in the tourism market during the holiday. (Photo by Yi Fan/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 4, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, on the border area between north China’s Shanxi and northwest China’s Shaanxi provinces. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

People visit Chongqing Science and Technology Museum in southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct. 3, 2024. The National Day holiday, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. Many children choose to spend their holiday with their parents at Chongqing Science and Technology Museum to learn knowledge and have a touch with the charm of science and technology. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

Children visit Chongqing Science and Technology Museum in southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct. 3, 2024. The National Day holiday, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. Many children choose to spend their holiday with their parents at Chongqing Science and Technology Museum to learn knowledge and have a touch with the charm of science and technology. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

A naval soldier guides visitors in a tour on board a military vessel during an open day activity in Qingdao of east China’s Shandong, Oct. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Bingxuan)

People line up to get on board a naval ship during an open day activity at a port in Qingdao of east China’s Shandong Province, Oct. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Bingxuan)

Visitors pose for a photo during an open day activity of Chinese naval ships in Qingdao of east China’s Shandong Province, Oct. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Bingxuan)

Tourists enjoy themselves in the Dulaan Holiday Wine Stroll in Helan County, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct. 4, 2024. Dulaan Holiday Wine Stroll, a wine-themed complex at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain, integrates multiple functions such as grape cultivation, wine making, culture and arts, and sightseeing. With a dry climate and abundant sunshine, the eastern foot of Helan Mountain is widely regarded as a “golden zone” for grape growing and high-end wine production. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

Tourists view wine products exhibited at a lounge of the Dulaan Holiday Wine Stroll in Helan County, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct. 4, 2024. Dulaan Holiday Wine Stroll, a wine-themed complex at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain, integrates multiple functions such as grape cultivation, wine making, culture and arts, and sightseeing. With a dry climate and abundant sunshine, the eastern foot of Helan Mountain is widely regarded as a “golden zone” for grape growing and high-end wine production. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

People watch the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash at the Shougang Park in Beijing, China, Oct. 3, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

People enjoy fireworks in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Oct. 4, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Photo by Li Yunsheng/Xinhua)

This photo shows a light show in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Oct. 1, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Staff members in traditional costumes interact with visitors at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Puyuan Town of Tongxiang City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

People taste local food in Jianshui County of the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Oct. 4, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Photo by Yang Junpeng/Xinhua)

People select products at the Beicang Cultural and Creative Block in Jiangbei District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 4, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

People enjoy a light show at the Beijing Garden Expo Park in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 4, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, Chinese people take a break to travel and enjoy leisure activities. Travel and holiday consumption have continued to boom, mirroring the vitality of Chinese economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

People visit Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang, north China’s Hebei Province, Oct. 5, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, lots of Chinese people go on cultural tours to learn about and appreciate traditional Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Tourists view bronze horses of Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.) at Handan Museum in Handan, north China’s Hebei Province, Oct. 5, 2024. During the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct. 1, lots of Chinese people go on cultural tours to learn about and appreciate traditional Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 2, 2024 shows a tourist riding an all terrain vehicle in the Kubuqi Desert, in Ordos of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Kubuqi Desert sits on a curve of the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and once threatened to bury the entire region. Over the past 30 years that expansion has been curtailed and reversed. The natural environment here has been improving historically. Many people choose the Kubuqi Desert as the travel destination during the week-long National Day Holiday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 3, 2024 shows tourists riding camels at the Qixing Lake scenic spot in the Kubuqi Desert, in Ordos of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Kubuqi Desert sits on a curve of the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and once threatened to bury the entire region. Over the past 30 years that expansion has been curtailed and reversed. The natural environment here has been improving historically. Many people choose the Kubuqi Desert as the travel destination during the week-long National Day Holiday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 2, 2024 shows the autumn scenery of the Qixing Lake scenic spot in the Kubuqi Desert, in Ordos of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Kubuqi Desert sits on a curve of the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and once threatened to bury the entire region. Over the past 30 years that expansion has been curtailed and reversed. The natural environment here has been improving historically. Many people choose the Kubuqi Desert as the travel destination during the week-long National Day Holiday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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