Tourist destinations across China witness surge in visitors during eight-day holiday

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 5, 2025 shows people visiting the Drum Tower pedestrian street in Yinchuan, capital city of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Tourist destinations across China are witnessing a surge in visitors as the country's eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday began on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)