On October 8, the Chongqing Municipal Culture and Tourism Development Committee revealed some remarkable statistics about tourism during the National Day holiday. By October 7, the city had welcomed approximately 22.68 million domestic visitors, marking a 14.1% increase from last year. These tourists spent around 15.4 billion yuan, reflecting a 15.8% rise, while the number of international overnight visitors skyrocketed by an astonishing 140.4%.
When it comes to popular attractions in the city’s central district, Hongya Cave led the way with about 1.03 million visitors, followed closely by Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village) with around 865,000 tourists. The Martyrs’ Cemetery at Gele Mountain attracted about 307,000 visitors, while the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum and the Yangtze River Cableway drew 123,000 and 99,000 visitors, respectively.
This holiday season was especially lively for cultural and tourism activities in Chongqing. Thematic events titled “Celebrate the National Day and Enjoy Majestic Chongqing” featured over 750 activities, along with more than 100 autumn tourism routes and over 150 initiatives aimed at enhancing visitor experiences.
In terms of cultural and artistic endeavors, 31 theater troupes across the city presented 430 performances, attracting a total audience of 123,000. Additionally, 16 public art galleries showcased 23 themed exhibitions, bringing in approximately 74,000 visitors. Throughout the National Day holiday, 42 public libraries and 41 cultural centers in Chongqing offered free entry and an array of online services, resulting in 740,000 physical visits and 1.13 million online interactions by October 7. Moreover, the city hosted a variety of community cultural activities, with around 620 events engaging nearly 896,300 participants.
Regarding cultural heritage, major museums and memorials in Chongqing organized 79 exhibitions and 113 events covering themes from cultural relics to revolutionary history and science. These institutions collectively welcomed about 1.71 million visitors, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 21.44%.
