Widespread celebration takes place in China towards the end of April and the beginning of May each year, in light of the holiday known as “International Labor Day.” There was a significant drop in the number of people who actively celebrated due to the “zero-covid policy” in China. But in December of 2022, after China had gradually eased its policies and stopped enforcing the “zero-covid policy,” Chinese visitors finally celebrated the long weekend since the pandemic began. In every major city in China, there was an increase in the number of tourists that exceeded all previous records.
The biggest news website in China, “Sina,” said that the number of domestic travelers who took advantage of the May Day Golden Week holiday this year hit a record high of 274 million people. There were excessive numbers of people in a number of well-known cities and attractive regions, which caused delays and made it impossible to get tickets. Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an were the three cities to see the most visitors during this holiday.
Beijing is ranked first among the ten most popular cities during the Labor Day Golden Week, and the reason for this is the magnificent splendor of the modern capital. The city is full of attractions, such as the Badaling Great Wall, the Beijing Forbidden City and so on. In addition to being the capital of China, Beijing is also the political, historical, and cultural center of China . It is home to a number of cultural memorials and numerous modern buildings to explore.Among the ten most popular cities during the Labor Day Golden Week, Shanghai ranks second. As the most cosmopolitan city in China, we were able to see the most modern architecture while also being able to wander through the temples in downtown Shanghai in search of a bit of peace and quiet. In this financial and economic center of China, one can go to Lujiazui to enjoy one of the most prosperous places in the world. Chongming Island is the destination to witness the natural scenery in Shanghai.
Xi’an is the only western city in this list. The reason why Xi’an has been able to attract such a large amount of tourists is because the city’s main focus is on the Han and Tang cultures. It is an ancient historical capital where 13 dynasties have built their capitals throughout history, from the Zhou to the Tang, lasting nearly 1,100 years. In terms of tourist attractions, Xi’an’s historical monuments occupy the majority. For example, the Great Tang Hibiscus Garden built in Xi’an showcases the culture of the Great Tang Dynasty in front of tourists, while the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors Pit allow visitors to get up close to the ancients, which then also attracts many tourists.
Overall, with the reduction in protective measures due to the pandemic and people’s desire to travel, this year’s Labor Day Golden Week broke many records and reached a peak in people’s consumption of travel. As tourists flock to popular destinations, airlines, hotels, and tourist attractions are experiencing unprecedented levels of bookings and traffic. This is the best solution for the Chinese government and people in the post-pandemic era between restoring the local economy and meeting individual travel needs. The unsealing of the pandemic has provided a much-needed boost to the struggling tourism industry, as well as giving individuals a better picture of what the future holds for them.
