National Day holiday sparks Yunyan's booming tourism market

During the National Day holiday from Oct 1 to 7, enthusiasm among tourists in the Yunyan district of Guiyang was soaring. The cultural and tourism market remained stable and orderly, and travel traffic flowed smoothly.  

Qianlingshan Park is bustling with people during the holiday. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunyan district]

Preliminary estimates indicate that over the holiday, Yunyan welcomed approximately 1.25 million tourists, marking an 11.7 percent year-on-year increase. Tourism revenue was around 1 billion yuan ($141.62 million), reflecting a 14.4 percent year-on-year growth.

The National Day holiday in Yunyan showcased diverse cultural and tourism activities and products. From Oct 1 to 4, the district hosted four consecutive Wenchang Pavilion Roadside Concerts featuring a quartet public welfare performance.

Locals and tourists flock to Minsheng Road in Yunyan district. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunyan district]

From Oct 1 to 3, Qianlingshan Park organized the National Day wonderful tour parade, premiering the new song Qianlingshan by local singer Zhu Ke. Minsheng Road's Haochi Street also presented ethnic costume parades and folk song concerts.

From Oct 5 to 7, Taiping Road held a three-on-three basketball challenge and small-scale music concert.

These lively and enjoyable events across Yunyan created a festive atmosphere, attracting numerous visitors to indulge in the holiday spirit and allowing locals and tourists to savor the National Day holiday.