Ready for some holiday vibes? This year’s eight-day National Day + Mid-Autumn Festival mashup sent travel and spending soaring across the Chinese mainland 🎉
According to Ministry of Commerce data, sales at key retail and catering enterprises jumped 3.3% year on year during the first four days of the holiday. Green + smart products were especially hot, with top energy-efficient appliances, smart fridges, and smart-home gadgets all posting double-digit growth on major e-commerce sites 🛒💡
Entertainment was on fire too: the National Day film season pulled in over 1.8 billion yuan (about $253 million) at the box office, including pre-sales, proving movie nights are a must for holiday fun 🎥🍿
On the road, an estimated 2.4 billion cross-regional trips (about 304 million daily, up 6.2% year on year) were recorded between October 1–8 by the Ministry of Transport. Self-driving adventures accounted for roughly 80% of all trips 🚗
Thanks to clever “leave-stretching” tactics, many locals turned the eight-day break into a 12–16-day super holiday. Platforms like Trip.com saw a 3-point rise in long-distance travel orders, while 46% of package tour bookings on Tuniu lasted 5–6 days. Meituan and Tongcheng Travel data showed spending on long-distance trips jumped over 20% year on year, underscoring a shift from quantity to quality in holiday getaways 🌟
Whether you’re planning a road trip or eyeing smart gadgets for your next staycation, this holiday boom highlights how travel and tech-savvy, eco-conscious shopping are taking center stage. Who’s ready to plan the next adventure? 😉✨
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Travel and consumption rise amid National Day and Mid-Autumn Holiday
cgtn.com
