During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Baiyun district in Guangzhou demonstrated remarkable performance in its cultural and tourism market.

The district attracted around 1.41 million visitors, producing more than 1.27 billion yuan ($178.18 million) in tourism income, underscoring its status as a popular cultural and tourist spot.

Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area was the top attraction, attracting almost 740,000 visitors. It featured a variety of festive activities, including flag-raising ceremonies, "red songs" or communist revolutionary songs, a raptor observation festival and stargazing camping events.

Guangzhou Children's Park. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

Other scenic spots highlighted their unique features. Guangzhou Children's Park drew more than 300,000 families with its technology-based entertainment offerings. Baiyun Lake Scenic Area welcomed nearly 250,000 visitors who enjoyed water sports and adventure activities. Maofeng Mountain Forest Park attracted close to 100,000 visitors with red leaf hikes and intangible cultural heritage markets. Cultural venues like the Guangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Center also experienced year-on-year increases in visitor numbers.

Intangible cultural heritage activities brought a rich traditional atmosphere to the festivities. The provincial-level intangible heritage "Fire Dragon Dance" was revived in areas like Junhe, and the Shimen Longchao Invitational Tournament featured exciting dragon boat races. A contemporary garden party in front of the historic Pinghe Pawnshop combined both traditional and modern elements. Meanwhile, the Baiyun International Beer and Food Festival, along with themed events in commercial districts, further boosted consumer engagement.

By integrating cultural and tourism resources and offering innovative experiences, Baiyun has established itself as a captivating holiday destination, achieving both popularity and economic benefits.