Meanwhile, nighttime consumption flourished in many cities, with cultural performances, night markets, light shows and food fairs extending visitor stays and enriching holiday experiences.■

　　Passengers are seen at the waiting hall of Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 7, 2026. As the National Day holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

　　Passengers are seen at the waiting hall of Wuhan Railway Station in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 7, 2026. As the National Day holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country. (Photo by Zhao Jun/Xinhua)

　　Passengers leave Tianjin West Railway Station in north China's Tianjin, Oct. 7, 2026. As the National Day holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

　　An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 7, 2026 shows vehicles running on an expressway in Baita Town of Xianju County, Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. As the National Day holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country. (Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua)