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Tourist Sites Are Heaving Across China During Golden Week

2021-01-01T19:34:27Z

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Tourist sites across [/news/china/index.html China] are heaving this week as millions of revellers mark Golden Week, a national holiday held after the country's National Day celebrated every year on October 1. Some 600million domestic tourists - about 40 per cent of the population - are expected to travel during the holiday amid restricted international travel due to the [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus], which infected 10 people in China yesterday. National day commemorates the establishment of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949 when the Chinese Communist Party claimed victory in the Chinese Civil War. China observes consecutive days of national holiday, known as Golden Week, around National Day which is celebrated on the mainland, [/news/hong-kong/index.html Hong Kong] and Macau. Visitors climb staircases at Dr.Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, a tourist attraction in Nanjing city, east China's Jiangsu province, during China's golden week following National Day which marks when the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949 Besides Chinese New Year, Golden Week is the longest national holiday observed in the country. The name is given to the week because it falls towards the beginning of Autumn, which in China is generally characterised by clear weather and good temperatures. This encourages many people to travel across the country, drawing huge crowds to popular tourist destinations. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8798799/Chinese-bookseller-jailed-Store-owner-imprisoned-7-years-selling-religious-titles.html Chinese online store owner is jailed for seven years for...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8797417/Social-media-lights-celebrities-comment-President-Trump-testing-positive-coronavirus.html 'Still think it's a hoax Mr President?' 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With international travel restrictions in place, some 600 million tourists are expected to travel within China The name 'Golden Week' is given week because it falls towards the beginning of Autumn, which in China is generally characterised by clear weather and good temperatures, which encourages many to travel That's still down 25% from last year, when tourists took 782 million domestic trips and generated tourism revenue of 650 billion yuan (£73.8 billion), according to government data. The dip comes as some in China remain wary of the coronavirus and opt not to join the holiday rush. The country's borders remain closed to international visitors. The eight-day holiday this year, which coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, will be a litmus test of whether China's tourism industry can bounce back following the battering it took earlier in the year. Travel within the country, and sometimes even within cities, was restricted beginning with the Lunar New Year as China fought the spread of the coronavirus that emerged in the central city of Wuhan and has sickened more than 34 million people, killing over a million. Last year, tourists took 782 million domestic trips and generated tourism revenue of 650 billion yuan (£73.8 billion) according to government data Pictured: Visitors climb walk down a path to Dr.Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum in n Nanjing city, east China's Jiangsu province, October 2. Local governments are offering discounts to tourists during the week The weeklong holiday in October is typically the busiest time for domestic travel. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said that tourism revenue totaled 76.7 billion yuan (£8.7 billion) on Thursday, close to 70 percent of last year's. In Beijing, 223 major tourist attractions registered close to 1.1 million visits, the city's Bureau of Culture and Tourism said. With the world's biggest-spending tourists spending their money travelling domestically, local governments are offering discounts and subsidies to tourists, including free or heavily discounted tickets to attractions. Zhao Kerui, a designer with a flexible working schedule, often takes several trips abroad each year. Last year, he visited Malaysia and Japan. He had planned to visit Istanbul in Turkey or to Jeju island in South Korea this year, but eventually decided to instead visit cities like Chengdu, known for being the home of pandas, as well as scenic Guilin, famed for its karst limestone hills. Tourists visit Datang Everbright City on the second day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on October 2 Fireworks light up the skyline during 2020 Liuyang Fireworks Conference on October 2. Tourists who would normally travel abroad have said they are not willing to undertake the lengthy quarantine times required on both ends of their travel Besides Chinese New Year, Golden Week is the longest national holiday observed in the country, but the dip in tourism this year comes as some in China remain wary of the coronavirus and opt not to join the holiday rush 'To take a trip abroad, you will be quarantined for half a month when you arrive, and when you return, it's another half a month of quarantine,' Zhao said. 'One month is gone with you doing nothing at all. ' Cao Ke, a science researcher based in Shanghai, usually would spend his National Day holiday relaxing at the beaches in Thailand's Phuket island. This year he's heading to the southern coastal province of Fujian in China, hoping to take some nice photos. 'I usually prefer traveling abroad, because there are too many people traveling domestically, and accommodation and meals become very expensive,' said Cao. Pictured: An aerial view of tourists visiting the illuminated Youzhou [http://www.usatoday.com/search/Ancient%20City/ Ancient City] on the second day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on October 2. The country's borders remain closed to international visitors Staff members dressed as giant pandas parade at Wuhan Happy Valley on the second day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on October 2 That's a sentiment shared by many Chinese who can afford to fly overseas for holidays but now are barred by flight cancelations and quarantine restrictions. Thailand, one of the most popular destinations among Chinese travellers, closed its airports to international commercial flights in April and has yet to fully reopen to tourism. So instead, Chinese visitors will be crowding into popular attractions, such as the Disneyland resort in Shanghai and the research base for panda breeding in the southwestern city of Chengdu, Ctrip's report said. China is one of the few countries in the world where millions are freely touring around the country, while most countries are discouraging unnecessary travel as they battle coronavirus outbreaks. People visit the Temple of Heaven on October 2 during the national holiday in Beijing, China. China is celebrating its national day marking the 71st anniversary of the People's Republic of China China has reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus infections since Aug. 16, and the country's culture and tourism ministry last month eased restrictions on tourist sites The ease in restrictions means tourist sites can operate at 75% capacity. Visitors also are encouraged to obey social-distancing rules during their travels. Pictured: Tibetan Buddhist Monks take photos as they visit the Temple of Heaven China has reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus infections since Aug. 16, and the country's culture and tourism ministry last month eased restrictions on tourist sites, allowing them to operate at 75% capacity. Visitors also are encouraged to obey social-distancing rules during their travels. The number of tourists at top attractions across the country jumped nearly 159% in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, at the height of pandemic shutdowns. The number of tourists visiting resorts and engaging in rural tourism in July and August was about 90% of last year's level, Shan Gangxin, an official with China's ministry of culture and tourism, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] told reporters in Beijing this week. The number of tourists at top attractions across the country jumped nearly 159% in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, at the height of pandemic shutdowns Pictured: Chinese tourists crowd to to take photos as they visit the Temple of Heaven on October 2, as a young boy sits on someone's shoulders to take a photo on a phone The number of tourists visiting resorts and engaging in rural tourism in July and August was about 90% of last year's level Hotel bookings are 50% higher compared to last year, and airline reservations are on a par with 2019, helped by discounts for hotels and flights, according to data from Fliggy, Alibaba's online travel arm. Zeng Xiaoqi, a 24-year-old nurse from central China's Hunan province, planned a trip to Beijing for the holidays to celebrate her mother's 50th birthday. 'Before I left, I took the nucleic acid test in my hometown and called the tourist sites I wanted to go to ask if the site is open during the holiday week, and how tickets could be booked,' said Zeng. 'I didn't depart until all the preparation was done.' Passengers wait for trains at Shenyang North Railway Station on the second day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on October 2 People [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn] in a shopping street in Wuhan on October 2, 2020 during the national holiday in Wuhan, Hubei province, where the coronavirus is believes to have originated People wear face masks while standing on the deck of a ferry on the Yangtze River on October 2 during the national holiday in Wuhan, Hubei provinc Railway authorities said they expect 108 million train journeys to be made between Monday, September 28 and October 8, or an average of almost 10 million per day She said that she was not worried about traveling within China, as most areas are currently fairly low-risk when it comes to the coronavirus. Nonetheless, as a precaution, Zeng said she was well-equipped with masks, hand sanitizer, and wet tissue for the flight and high speed train to Beijing. Railway authorities said they expect 108 million train journeys to be made between Monday, Sept. 28 and Oct. 8, or an average of almost 10 million per day. Overall, train and airline passenger numbers are still forecast to be lower than in previous years amid concerns that restrictions could be re-imposed if new cases are detected. Like many other Chinese, Zhao plans to stick to domestic trips for the next few months. 'To be honest, it's the same whether I travel abroad or around China,' he said. 'I do it to relax.'

Apos;2 000-year-old Medicinal Wine apos; Is Found In A Bronze Pot In China

2020-12-31T14:27:57Z

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Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old bronze pot that contains over three litres of what they believed to be medicinal wine. The intricate swan-shaped pot attracted national attention after it was discovered with ‘mysterious brew' inside a tomb in the city of Sanmenxia of [/news/china/index.html China]'s central province Henan earlier this year. It was revealed on Thursday by experts that the unknown liquid was [/news/alcohol/index.html alcohol] dating to the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC-24 AD). The intricate swan-shaped pot attracted national attention after it was discovered with ‘mysterious brew' inside a tomb in the city of Sanmenxia of China's central province Henan It was revealed on Thursday by experts that the [http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=unknown%20liquid&gs_l=news unknown liquid] was alcohol dating to the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC-24 AD). The picture shows a researcher holding the wine The medicinal wine was found as part of an excavation of an ancient tomb when the archaeologists were examining the site of a local redevelopm[# A bronze pot with a curved neck in the shape of a swan was uncovered from the burial site. The pottery had contained over three litres of unknown liquid with a yellowish-brown colour. It was also said to be the first pot of its kind to be unearthed in the region. RELATED ARTICLES Previous][# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8755083/Knife-wielding-man-wounds-five-including-schoolchildren-stabbing-spree-China.html Knife-wielding man wounds five including schoolchildren in a...] [/news/article-8755389/Coronavirus-China-finds-coronavirus-packaging-imported-squid.html China urges shoppers to get tested for COVID-19 after...] [/news/article-8747989/LEAVE-Adorable-moment-playful-panda-cubs-try-stop-zookeeper-raking-leaves.html LEAVE me alone! 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The pottery (pictured) had contained over three litres of unknown liquid with a yellowish-brown colour. It was also said to be the first pot of its kind to be unearthed in the region ‘The test report of the liquid shows the pot could be a drinking vessel, and the liquor can be poured from a small hole on the top,' Li Yongtao, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] a local archaeologist, told CCTV The medicinal wine was found as part of an excavation of an ancient tomb when the archaeologists were examining the site of a local redevelopment project in May, reported state media Xinhua. A collection of the[ He added that more tests are underway in a bid to unravel more information about the ancient wine - what substances it consisted and how it was produced, for example. Experts also said that the liquor was able to be preserved for 2,000 years due to the unique design of the pot and its location. Yan Fei, a director at the Sanmenxia institute, told CCTV: 'First of all, the burial location is about four metres (13 feet) deep underground. Current human activities barely disrupted the tomb. '...the most important thing is the pot's special design of curved neck that prevented the liquid from evaporating and preserved it till now,' he said. In addition to the swan pot, a bronze helmet, basin and swords made of jade and iron had also been uncovered from the tomb. The wine was found in a tomb in the city of Sanmenxia of China's central province Henan earlier this year when the archaeologists were examining the site of a redevelopment project The owner of the tomb is believed to be a male warrior and about 1.8 metres (5ft9) tall, according to the experts. 'There were also bronze mirrors and bronze accessories unearthed and they were discovered ,' said Mr Li. 'It shows that the tomb owner was conscious about his appearance and he cared about the quality of life.' The man's age and cause of death remain unknown due to the poor preservation of the human bones, reports say. Last year, Chinese archaeologists said a fabled 'Elixir of immortality' mentioned throughout ancient Chinese texts was discovered in a bronze pot hidden inside in a 2,000-year-old burial tomb. The container was unearthed in March 2019 in the tomb of the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-8 AD) noble family and contains six pints (3.5 litres) of the concoction. China's rich and powerful searched for a magical potion over thousands of years that would bring them external life. The mythical quest for the non-existent cure was inevitably unsuccessful and instead yielded a drink which is thought to have spelled lik[ [共同关注]河南出土青铜壶内为西汉古酒 "窖藏"两千多年还能喝吗？鹅 ...][ [共同关注]河南出土青铜壶内为西汉古酒 "窖藏"两千多年还能喝吗？鹅 ...] [ Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology of Sanmenxia] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

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2020-12-31T14:27:50Z

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