Chinese National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year to commemorate
the founding of People’s Republic of China. On that day, lots of large-scaled activities
are held nationwide. The 7-day holiday from Oct.1st to 7th is called 'Golden Week',
during which a large number of Chinese people go traveling around the country.
Why is it called Golden Week?
Falling in autumn season with clear weather and comfortable temperatures,
Chinese National Day holiday is a golden time for travel. It is the longest
public holiday in China besides the Chinese New Year. The weeklong holiday
enables both short-distance and long-distance trips, resulting in a boom of tourist revenue,
as well as an overwhelming tourist crowd.