The Ministry of Culture and Tourism issues safety tips for travel during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday

China News Service, September 23. According to the website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in 2026 are approaching. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reminds tourists:

1. Make adequate preparations before traveling. Pay attention to the weather and traffic conditions of the places you pass and destinations, understand the opening arrangements of tourist attractions and ticket reservation requirements in advance, and plan your travel routes and time reasonably. Do not go to undeveloped and unsafe areas. Pay close attention to the safety situation and precautions of outbound travel destinations, and do not travel to high-risk areas.

2. Strengthen safety protection. Check the vehicle condition in advance during self-driving tours, abide by road traffic rules, and avoid fatigue driving and drunk driving. Fasten your seat belt at all times when driving a motor vehicle, and wear a life jacket as required when riding a cruise ship. Pay attention to fire safety and pay attention to fire prevention and disaster avoidance during outdoor activities. When visiting scenic spots, public cultural venues, cultural relics protection units and other places, strictly abide by fire protection and various safety management regulations.

3. Be cautious in participating in high-risk projects. Before participating in high-risk projects such as high-altitude, high-speed, water, diving, and adventure, carefully read the relevant instructions of the project and act according to your personal physical condition. When participating in activities, strictly abide by safe operating regulations, follow the instructions of the staff, and refrain from actions that may endanger the safety of yourself and others.

4. Civilized and low-carbon travel. Consciously abide by laws, regulations and social ethics, consciously wait in line, travel in a civilized and courteous manner, and maintain good order in public places. Care for cultural relics, natural environment and public facilities, and do not discard garbage randomly in tourist areas. Advocate a green, low-carbon, frugal way of traveling, practice "Operation CD-ROM", and eliminate food and beverage waste.