China Celebrates National Day With Massive Crowds, Drone Displays, And Cultural Events

In Nanchang, 5,000 drones over the Ganjiang River formed images of military aircraft, the words “I Love You, China,” and the historic Tengwang Pavilion, alongside fireworks.
At Zhangzhou’s Minnan Water Town, performances included dragon dances and Zhangzhou glove-puppet shows, including a puppet depicting Sun Wukong spinning his staff.
More than 200 drummers performed at the Hukou Waterfall scenic area, where 17,000 people visited on the first day of the holiday; daily attendance was expected to exceed 20,000 from Friday.
At Hainan’s Wuzhizhou Island, more than 6,000 visitors arrived on the first day of the holiday, as the province promoted themed tourism activities.
China's weeklong National Day holiday sparked massive celebrations across the country, drawing tens of thousands to cultural events, fireworks, and drone displays. China Daily reported that cities nationwide staged traditional performances, heritage activities, and tourism attractions as the nation marked the occasion with festivities both in major urban centers and scenic destinations.
The celebrations showcased everything from ancient art forms to cutting-edge technology. In Yunnan, about 10,000 people participated in traditional street dances featuring Jingpo performers in traditional dress, while drone displays and fireworks lit up skies in cities like Nanchang and Urumqi, according to Bastille Post.
Nanchang created a high-tech spectacle over the Ganjiang River using 5,000 synchronized drones. China Daily reported the drones formed images of military aircraft, the phrase 'I Love You, China,' and the historic Tengwang Pavilion. The display ran alongside traditional fireworks, blending modern technology with patriotic symbols.
Zhangzhou's Minnan Water Town featured dragon dances and traditional glove-puppet shows, including performances of the iconic character Sun Wukong. Bastille Post highlighted how these performances gave visitors an immersive look at regional folk traditions during the holiday period.
At Hukou Waterfall in Shanxi, more than 200 drummers performed heritage drumming performances. China Daily noted that 17,000 people visited on the first day, with daily attendance expected to exceed 20,000 by Friday, showing strong demand for cultural heritage experiences during the break.
Hainan's Wuzhizhou Island welcomed more than 6,000 visitors on the first day of the holiday. China Daily reported that the province promoted themed tourism activities and immersive experiences to attract the holiday crowds. Similar strategies played out nationwide, with scenic sites offering special events and attractions.
Newsy Today reported that national railway passenger transport hit a record high on October 1, with 25.2 million passenger trips recorded in a single day. This surge reflected how Chinese travelers spread across the country to participate in celebrations and visit cultural attractions.
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