CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Chongqing has become popular among tourists before the May Day holiday. Ctrip’s data show that the booking volume of long-distance trips to Chongqing accounts for nearly 60% of the long-distance trips for the upcoming May Day holidays, and orders for long-distance trips increased 20 times compared to the same period in 2022.

To provide tourists with a high-quality travel experience, all scenic spots in Chongqing have launched theme activities and special offers and upgraded services for the approaching May Day holiday.

Some tourist attractions will adjust operation hours and prepare heat prevention materials

Yuzhong District, as a mother city featuring culture, landscape resources, and urban charm, is one of the preferred tourist attractions for non-local tourists to Chongqing. Hongyadong, Jiefangbei, Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway, and Shibati in Yuzhong District are always popular among tourists. The reporter found that some tourist attractions, like Jiefangbei and Hongyang, have abounded with tourists before the holiday arrives.

The lighting time of the external wall of Hongyadong will be changed to 19:30 to 23:00 to provide tourists with a more stunning travel experience during the May Day holiday. It’s late to get dark now, and the delayed lighting period will allow tourists to enjoy the spectacular night view of Hongyadong, according to Hongyadong.

Hongyadong released that the maximum daily passenger capacity of the scenic spot is 122,000 people and the maximum instantaneous passenger capacity is 16,000 people; they will take measures to limit the passenger flow or temporarily close the scenic spot in case the passenger volume exceeds the limit. All tourists are kindly reminded to make a reservation online in advance, and local residents in Chongqing are advised to choose off-peak travel.

To satisfy the travel demand of tourists, the operating hours of Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway will also be extended during the May Day holidays, which will start from 7:30 to 22:00. Drinks and drugs will be available in the scenic spot to prevent tourists from the summer heat. The scenic spot reminds us that the average daily passenger flow is expected to cross 16,000, and the evening will be the peak travel period. All tourists should make arrangements beforehand and check in 20 minutes before the end of operating hours.

Enjoy comprehensive supporting service for free or at lower prices

In addition to visits to downtown Chongqing, a tour of the outskirts of Chongqing is also worthwhile. Different scenic areas in the outskirts of Chongqing will launch special offers to attract tourists.

A flower viewing activity will be run in the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan, where tourists can enjoy a large Hanfu parade, traditional-Chinese dance performance, and hand-painted traditional-Chinese kites. The scenic area will also serve local specialties and offer special offers on the tickets for Jinfo Mountain Rhododendrons Festival. The west gate ticket package at 128 yuan per person and the north gate ticket package at 108 yuan per person will be available online before May 15, and the special package covering scenic spots, accommodation, and hot spring will be available before May 31.

The Gongtan · Folk Songs & Kites Festival will be run in Gongtan Ancient Town in Youyang, where tourists can draw and fly huge uniquely shaped kites and enjoy wonderful folk songs. What’s more, those who pay full price for Wujiang Gallery Cruise tickets can enjoy the “buy three get one free” discount and special offers on ethnic clothing rental. With a cruise ticket, tourists can enjoy discounts on bean paste cake and get a free canvas bag at Gongtan Art Museum (limited to the first 20 tourists per day).

The Mexin Wine Town scenic area in Fuling will launch special discounts on ticket packages online to reward tourists during the May Day holidays, including Ropeway Park tickets at 18 yuan/person (originally 60 yuan/person), Jigongshan Park tickets at 65 yuan/person (originally 105 yuan/person; tourists can choose any of the 29 activities). At the same time, there will be free performances such as a ranger parade, street dance, and radio gymnastics flash mob. Tourists can also stay in B&Bs along the Yangtze River and experience integrated supporting services covering catering, playing, and accommodation.

According to the scenic spot, Mexin Wine Town has optimized public services for tourism, upgraded and maintained tourism stations, tourist centers, parking lots, toilets, and other facilities in advance, and adopted new technologies and equipment to develop smart tourism, enhance tourism informatization, and improve the efficiency of tourism services, so as to ensure a pleasant and safe travel experience for tourists.

It’s less than one week away from the May Day holidays. Have you planned your trip to Chongqing? (Translated by Yuki, Fathom Language Limited)