Longer trips, richer experiences: China’s National Day holiday reveals shifting tourism trends

2026-10-07

From thousands of drones lighting up Chinese city Chongqing’s night sky to robots meeting visitors, fish lantern parades winding through the streets and ancient water towns drawing holiday crowds, China’s National Day holiday is offering travelers a mix of technology, tradition and new experiences.

Across the country, travel is becoming more experience-oriented, with visitors looking beyond sightseeing to local culture, hands-on activities and new ways to explore a destination.

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