National Day and Golden Week

The National Day holiday is celebrated throughout China every October 1 to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The date also kicks off one of China’s “Golden Week” holiday periods.. An estimated 700 million people travel in China the week of October 1, making National Day the busiest time to be in Shanghai. Popular places such as the Bund will be inundated with tourists from the mainland who want to see different parts of their own country. The week after National Day isn’t the best time to explore Shanghai—not unless you just want to be awed by the size of the crowds!. Unlike other festivals in Shanghai that change dates based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, National Day is always on October 1.. #China #National_Day_and_Golden_Week #The_Top_10_Holidays_and_Festivals_in_Shanghai