National Day Tourism Traffic Surges Across Scenic Sites and Cultural Hubs
Travelers surged across China during the National Day holiday, driving tourism growth at mountain reserves and historical districts alike. Visitor volumes at the four-姑娘山 (Four Girls Mountain) scenic area in Sichuan’s Ngawa prefecture climbed nearly 14 percent compared to the same period last year, according to state media reporting by CCTV.
Regional Visitor Volumes and Waterway Activities
Water-based tourism drew heavy crowds as operators extended operating hours to handle the influx. In Guangxi’s Yangshuo county, visitors boarded bamboo rafts for daytime cruises through karst mountain scenery, supported by newly added evening performances designed to accommodate diverse travel demands. Far to the southwest, Guizhou’s Huang果树 Waterfall welcomed more than 125,000 visitors during the first three days of the break alone, pushing water-viewing platforms to capacity. In Xinjiang, travelers at the Kashgar desert park turned to off-road dune buggy rides and camel treks to experience the regional landscape.
Cultural Heritage Events and Evening Tourism
Heritage sites and evening entertainment venues anchored much of the holiday programming. Jiangsu’s Zhenjiang municipality drew crowds to the historic Beigu Tower to view the Yangtze River and local cultural displays, while Yunnan’s Longchuan county hosted mass traditional dances involving thousands of participants performing the state-level intangible heritage “Mu Na Zong Ge” folk dance. Evening attractions expanded the itinerary for night-time visitors:
- Fujian’s Zhangzhou Ancient City presented traditional Gaojia and Yunxiao Chao operas alongside local Minnan folk customs.
- Hunan’s Fenghuang Ancient City combined night boat tours on the river with water-projection light shows.
- Anhui’s Bozhou city staged live-action performances, drone light shows, and traditional iron-spark throwing displays.
- Chongqing’s Liangping district featured Sichuan-Chongqing folk operas alongside local craft markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did visitor numbers increase at the Four Girls Mountain scenic area?
Visitor volume rose by nearly 14 percent during the first three days of the holiday compared to the previous year, according to CCTV.
Which cultural heritage dance was performed in Yunnan’s Longchuan county?
Local residents and visiting tourists gathered to perform the “Mu Na Zong Ge,” a state-level intangible cultural heritage dance.
Holiday Travel Operations and Community Events
In Beijing’s Gubeikou town, newly restored historical courtyards incorporated independent bookstores and creative workshops, hosting puppet-cart parades and craft workshops to keep visitors engaged across the historic district. In Jilin’s Changchun, patriotic stage productions and pop-culture street parades dominated local public squares. Meanwhile, Jiangxi’s Ganzhou city integrated modern retail spaces into its historic city quarters, pairing folk art exhibitions with regional food markets to sustain high visitor engagement through the remainder of the autumn break.
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