During the National Day holiday in 2024, Guangzhou plans to launch over 2,000 cultural and tourism activities. These will include artistic performances, cultural exhibitions, folk stage shows, intangible cultural heritage activities, public cultural events, and discounts for attractions and hotels, with an aim to enhance the cultural tourism product offerings and promote the expansion and improvement of cultural tourism consumption, warmly welcoming visitors from all directions.
According to data from Ctrip, as of September 21st, the number of flight bookings to Guangzhou during the National Day period has increased by 13% year-on-year, hotel bookings have risen by 9%, and village tourism bookings have surged by 38%. Forecasts from Fliggy indicate that Guangzhou ranks among the top five popular domestic destinations for the National Day holiday.
To provide citizens and tourists with a rich holiday experience, various attractions in Guangzhou have made meticulous preparations, launching a variety of themed activities.
The Chimelong Tourist Resort will host events such as "Exploring World Wonders, Celebrating Chinese Pride" and the "Yue Fashion Electronic Music Festival", where visitors can spend their holiday with a diverse array of global rare animals in the park. Guangzhou Sunac Land will unveil a National Trend Carnival, offering visitors the chance to enjoy Shaolin martial arts, listen to classic Chinese songs, and watch a special National Day version of the "Great Lake Show".
The "Second Guangdong Traditional Chinese Culture and Arts Festival" will be held in the Mingchun Valley in Baiyun Mountain, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in a millennium of tradition and cultural heritages. While the Guangzhou Ocean World has planned a series of National Day carnival activities, including interactive activities like magic and acrobatics, fantastical bubble shows, joyful puzzles, and artistic painting, with opportunities for citizens to participate in a ticket lottery.
Meanwhile, the Fang Farm Urban Farm in Haizhu District is planned to present the "Colorful Summer Night Intangible Cultural Heritage and Folk Shadow Show", featuring a dazzling light sea, the millennium-old Datiehua (Iron Fireworks) and Huohu (firepots) performances, a water curtain movie, and more, to create a rich cultural atmosphere. Besides, the market fair at the Maofengshan Forest Park , the National Day Poetry Recital at Yuexiu Park, and martial arts flash mobs, traditional-styled performances and immersive garden parties at the Yuyin Shanfang (Ancient Garden) will also offer residents and tourists a variety of choices.
Additionally, numerous outstanding performances will be staged in Guangzhou during the National Day holiday, providing citizens and tourists with a stunning artistic feast. On the morning of October 1st, a cultural tourism flash mop event titled "My Country and I: Red Ode" will be held at the top of the Canton Tower, celebrating National Day with visitors. The Bai'e Tan Art Center, Xinghai Concert Hall , and other venues will host special performances of Cantonese music, symphonic concerts of the "Four Great Classic Novels," concerts of selections from famous movie soundtracks, and the night of concerto music with the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, to enhance the holiday atmosphere with rich artistic experiences.
Throughout the holiday, Guangzhou will also feature small-scale theatrical performances, live houses, intimate concerts, stand-up comedies and various performances, offering citizens and tourists a diverse "small yet beautiful" artistic experience.
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