The 2024 National Day Golden Week is about to come to an end. According to data from Mafengwo, the top ten most popular travel destinations during the holiday include Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Wuhan.
For Beijing, which was the top one, experiencing the warm atmosphere of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and watching a flag-raising ceremony at Tian'anmen Square have become the desired "sense of National Day" for many tourists from other places.
During the holiday, the Sichuan-Chongqing region, known for its natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique cuisine, was eye-catching. Scenic spots around Chengdu, such as Mount Siguniang, Daocheng Yading, and Bipenggou, are experiencing a peak in autumn scenery, attracting increasing attention. Additionally, the popularity of Jiuzhaigou has surged by an impressive 300% compared to the previous period, boosted by high-speed rail access.
In Guangdong, Guangzhou has made it into the top five popular cities, fueled by over 2,000 festive activities that encompass culture, art, and intangible cultural heritage. Events like the "Yue Fashion Electronic Music Festival" in the Chime Long Resort, the "National Trend Carnival" in Sunac Land, and "Second Guangdong Traditional Chinese Culture and Arts Festival" in the Baiyun Mountain have significantly contributed to this surge in popularity.
A large number of visitors, drawn by the game "Black Myth: Wukong", have chosen to explore Shanxi during the holiday. This influx has increased foot traffic to popular tourist attractions such as Wutai Mountain, Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. The previously lesser-known site of Xiaoxitian in Xi County has also been exhibiting a significant surge in visitors over recent days.
Exploring hidden gem cities that are less crowded and offer beautiful scenery has always been a favorite activity among young travelers seeking highly cost-effective travel experiences.
During this year's holiday, cities such as Wuyuan, Yixing, Shunde, Yanji, Tengchong, Tonglu, Arxan, Xichang, Kaiping, and Pingtan made it to the top ten list of the most popular hidden gem cities. Notably, Kaiping in Guangdong attracted a large number of visitors from both within and outside the province, with its popularity increasing by an impressive 220%.
This year's National Day holiday has also become an excellent opportunity for outbound travel.
Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR are leading as popular destinations for travelers. Many tourists from the mainland are eager to enjoy holiday experiences such as watching the National Day fireworks at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong and exploring the culinary delights in the streets of Macao. During the holiday, the Hengqin Port has consistently broken daily records for the flow of passengers and vehicles entering and exiting.
Among foreign countries, in addition to the traditionally popular outbound travel destinations like Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, Georgia has made a notable entry into the top five for the first time since it introduced visa-free travel last year, which has significantly boosted its popularity.
