Tourists view a giant floral basket installation at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2026. China recorded 826 million domestic tourist trips during the seven-day National Day holiday, with tourism spending totaling 738.38 billion yuan (about 109.67 billion U.S. dollars), the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Friday. On a daily average basis, the number of domestic trips rose 6.3 percent from the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in 2025, while tourism spending increased 4.3 percent, according to the ministry. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

　　BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- China saw 826 million domestic tourist trips during the recent seven-day National Day holiday, with tourism spending totaling 738.38 billion yuan (about 109.67 billion U.S. dollars), the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday.

　　On a daily average basis, the number of domestic trips rose 6.3 percent from the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in 2025, while tourism spending increased 4.3 percent, according to the ministry.

　　The holiday witnessed a vibrant cultural scene, with 180 large-scale performances held nationwide, including 125 concerts and 55 music festivals.

　　Beyond cultural performances, the integration of tourism with culture, commerce and sports continued to deepen. Mass-participation sports events and digital innovations offered visitors new experiences and helped drive tourism-related consumption.

　　Meanwhile, around 40 percent of tourists visited revolutionary sites or took part in activities such as flag-raising ceremonies and patriotic performances.