Scenic spots in Guangdong Province received 4.517 million tourists on the second day of the National Day holiday, a year-on-year increase of 4.9%

China News Service, Guangzhou, October 3 (Reporter Cheng Jingwei) The Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism reported on the 2nd that according to preliminary estimates, on the second day of the National Day holiday in 2026 (October 2), the province's 4A-level and above scenic spots received 4.517 million tourists, a year-on-year increase of 4.9%.

Among them, the 13 classic red tourism scenic spots in Guangdong that were monitored received 370,000 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%; the 100 rural tourist spots and historical villages included in the monitoring received 426,000 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%.

Chikan Ancient Town International Tourism Resort in Kaiping, Jiangmen, Guangdong. Photo courtesy of Chikan Ancient Town

During the National Day holiday, island tours in Zhuhai continue to become a popular choice for tourists. Based on their own resource advantages, each island concentrates on night economic consumption projects in densely populated areas, effectively extending the stay time of tourists. The "Guiyu Life Market" on Guishan Island and the Wailingding Island Light Night Market are open together, bringing together a variety of business formats such as specialty drinks, flavored barbecue, music performances, etc., forming a night consumption gathering area with island characteristics and a strong island nightlife atmosphere.

In Foshan City, Xiqiao Mountain in Nanhai District staged the "Once Upon a Time Cup" Lion King Competition and Martial Arts Culture Carnival, Dali Jiulong Park held the "Healthy Nanhai·Double Festival Fuli" Cultural, Sports, Tourism and Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition, and the Guangdong Eternal Scenery Zone launched the "Showtopia Carnival" themed event.

The Tuocheng Scenic Spot in Longchuan County, Heyuan City planned and carried out the "Longchuan Search for Qin NPC" activity. Relying on the four major points of the Academy, the Examination Shed, the Nanyue King Temple, and the Yue King Well, ancient style NPC interactions and customs clearance documents and seals were set up. Visitors interactively participated in immersive experiences such as poetry Q&A and imperial examination simulations, and the popularity and cultural consumption vitality were significantly improved. (over)