Relax In China Golden Week

Chinese Golden Week is a week-long national holiday in China, that typically starts on 1 October to commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China.

It is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, as many Chinese citizens use the opportunity to take time off work and travel domestically or internationally. During Golden Week, many attractions and tourist destinations are crowded, and hotels and transportation may be fully booked. However, 1.4 billion people all having time off at the same time for 7 days creates massive gridlock in many regions in China. On the flipside, revenue is boosted at tourist sites and for other consumer spending, which increases massively during the break.

The holiday is also marked by a number of official events and cultural performances, including a large military parade in Beijing. The Chinese government encourages citizens to visit scenic areas, historical sites and places of cultural interest during this time, making it a busy time for the country's tourism industry.

Golden Week was started in 2000, when the Chinese government created the holiday to encourage domestic tourism and boost the country's economy. The holiday is also a way for people to visit family and friends, to learn more about the country's culture, history and natural beauty. The holiday has grown in popularity over the years and has become one of the busiest travel periods in China.

It can become an unusually long break when Golden Week coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a popular lunar harvest festival celebrating the end of the fall harvest.