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The National Day holiday is a legal holiday in the People's Republic of China, and tourism, cultural and celebratory activities are usually organized across the country.
During this National Day holiday, the land of China is full of vitality. People enjoy traveling around the mountains and rivers, experiencing traditional culture, and enjoying their holidays in a variety of activities.
Enjoy the great view of the great rivers and mountains and bless the great motherland. On the first day of the holiday, Beijing's Tiananmen area welcomed a large flow of tourists. More than 300,000 tourists from all over the world gathered here. Everyone held national flags, visited and took photos, and wished the motherland prosperity. At Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, a world cultural heritage site, tourists "encountered" pop-up performances in the streets and alleys, walked into major core attractions, and offered birthday wishes to the New China amidst the melodious music of the piano. In Minqin County, Gansu Province, people stroll through the sand dunes, experience desert off-roading, and enjoy the desert scenery. In Libo County, Guizhou, people walk into the mountains and rivers and appreciate the beauty of the world's natural heritage. During this National Day holiday, Hainan has created a diverse tourism scene from the seabed to the land, from low altitude to the mountains and forests. In Sanya, Wuzhizhou Island is crowded with people, with more than 6,000 people landing on the island on the first day of the holiday.
Tourist Yu Bin: The mountains and seas are full of Chinese red. While admiring the beautiful rivers and mountains of the motherland, I celebrate the National Day and feel very proud.
Feel the cultural charm during the tour. In Linqing, Shandong, people taste local specialties on the banks of the Grand Canal; in Jianhu, Jiangsu, people walk into the Huai Opera town and enjoy traditional operas and folk performances; in Xinjin, Sichuan, on both sides of the Nanhe River, intangible cultural heritage experiences and cultural markets from Sichuan and Chongqing have become new places for people to visit during this National Day. In Xinshi Ancient Town, Deqing, Zhejiang, the ingenious national cultural creations, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, steaming traditional pastries, specialty snacks, waterside charm and market fireworks blend together, attracting a large number of tourists to stop and experience it.
Tourist Luo Yanqi: Here you can see some ancient buildings and experience our intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, such as tea cakes and glutinous rice cakes. I think it is very comfortable and cozy, and the atmosphere of the National Day is also very good.
Holiday nights are also particularly exciting. In Shanghai, the lights are bright along the Huangpu River. This year, Shanghai launched a technology-themed cruise ship, with intelligent robot interaction and integration with the night views on both sides of the Huangpu River, creating a new night cruise experience that combines technology and atmosphere. This National Day, Tianjin Haihe Light Show debuts in a new light. City landmarks and Jingu's cultural features are spread out on a huge canvas of light and shadow. Many citizens and tourists come to the banks of the Haihe River to stop to watch, take photos and check in. Last night, a fireworks event was held in Wuhan, Hubei. The light and shadow danced on the Wuhan section of the Yangtze River, complementing the lights of the buildings on both sides of the river. The National Day Fireworks Party in Nanchang, Jiangxi was grandly staged in the Laoguanzhou waters of the Ganjiang River. Fireworks of various colors compete in the night sky, not only decorating the city's festive night sky, but also igniting the enthusiasm for home and country in everyone's hearts.
Hong Kong held a National Day fireworks display on the evening of the 1st. More than 30,000 fireworks lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor, adding a strong festive atmosphere to Hong Kong. Macao celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with fireworks displays, cultural evening performances and other forms. People from all walks of life jointly wished the motherland peace and prosperity.
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