Cultural vibes favored by tourists in upcoming holiday

Based on the buying trends of Chinese travelers who will embrace the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sunday, tourism service providers have found that short-distance tours with loose schedules are gaining in popularity.

Dating back thousands of years, the annual holiday is one of China's most traditional festivals and falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is normally celebrated with family reunions, worshiping the full moon, and praying for a good harvest and happiness.

Travel portal Fliggy said that as of Sept 4, tour bookings — including hotel, car rental services and tickets for tourism attractions — have experienced double-digit growth on its platform in the recent week, when compared to pre-COVID-19 levels.