Traveling in China, especially during the annual National Day holiday, also known as Golden Week, offers an unmissable spectacle—the travelers themselves. This time of year, bathed in the gentle embrace of early autumn, boasts delightful weather and offers the gift of an extended holiday, beckoning people outdoors. With China’s vast population, as people from all walks of life set forth on their trips, the fascinating panorama of bustling crowds becomes an integral part of the travel experience.
After three years under pandemic control measures, scenes of such bustling activity are even more cherished now they have returned. This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, which celebrates family unity and fell on September 29, and the National Day, which is celebrated on October 1 and marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China, aligned to create an extended eight-day “Super Golden Week.” It was a double dose of joy for both individuals and the nation, making it an even more enticing time to travel.
The Super Golden Week holiday, from September 29 to October 6, painted a vivid picture of tourism flourishing across the country. According to
