As red national flags flutter in the autumn breeze, the Chinese mainland is celebrating an eight-day holiday that brings National Day together with the Mid-Autumn Festival, igniting a nationwide travel boom.
On October 1, the first day of the holiday, travelers made an estimated 336 million cross-regional trips — up 1.7% from last year. The momentum surged over the next two days, with each day drawing more than 300 million people on the move, marking 6.4% and 5.9% year-on-year rises. Highways, railways and airports have become bustling arteries pulsing with festive energy.
From Beijing’s historic alleyways to Yunnan’s misty mountains, destinations across the country rolled out cultural programs and immersive experiences designed for family gatherings and heritage exploration. Mooncake tastings under lantern-lit skies and guided tours of revolutionary-era landmarks drew crowds eager to connect with tradition.
This travel boom highlights the resilience of domestic tourism and the power of cultural festivities to unite communities. For global explorers and digital nomads alike, the Chinese mainland’s super holiday offers a front-row seat to rich customs and modern travel dynamics in just eight unforgettable days.
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