From ancient museums to textbook-inspired adventures, China’s National Day holiday saw a surge in culture-driven tourism, blending education, entertainment, and national pride. Here’s the scoop on how travelers soaked up tradition and modernity during Golden Week!
Traveling with Textbooks
Families turned school lessons into real-life quests! Trips to Tsinghua University—featured in poet Zhu Ziqing’s classic Moonlight over the Lotus Pond—and Hunan’s Fenghuang Ancient Town (inspired by Shen Congwen’s Border Town) topped itineraries. Think of it as TikTok meets history class!
Pop Culture Pitstops
TV dramas and video games fueled wanderlust, too! Fans of To the Wonder trekked to Xinjiang’s Altay, while gamers explored Shanxi’s landscapes featured in Black Myth: Wukong. Proof that screens can spark real-world adventures!
Museums Go High-Tech
Sichuan’s Sanxingdui Museum sold out tickets after launching China’s first VR archaeological experience. Imagine stepping into a 3,000-year-old bronze mask workshop—no time machine needed!
Cultural Confidence Shines
General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping once emphasized culture as the ‘soul of a nation’. This year’s travel trends mirror that vision, with locals and tourists alike embracing heritage sites and artistic legacies.
As China’s economy evolves, so does its appetite for meaningful journeys. Whether it’s rediscovering literature or gaming landmarks, Golden Week proved one thing: Culture isn’t just preserved—it’s lived.
Here’s the scoop on how travelers soaked up tradition and modernity during Golden Week!
Traveling with Textbooks
Trips to Tsinghua University—featured in poet Zhu Ziqing’s classic Moonlight over the Lotus Pond—and Hunan’s Fenghuang Ancient Town (inspired by Shen Congwen’s Border Town) topped itineraries. Think of it as TikTok meets history class! 
Pop Culture Pitstops
Proof that screens can spark real-world adventures!
Museums Go High-Tech
Cultural Confidence Shines
