China’s weeklong National Day holiday (October 1–7, 2026) recorded massive travel figures and tourism spending across domestic and international routes, according to reports from China Daily and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Domestic Tourism & Spending: Chinese travelers made 826 million domestic trips during the seven-day holiday, generating approximately 738.4 billion yuan ($110.2 billion) in tourism spending (up 6.3% in daily trips and 4.3% in spending year-on-year compared to 2025).

Inbound & Outbound Visits: The Chinese mainland received about 2.98 million inbound visits (daily visits up 19% and 6.5% compared to 2024 and 2025 respectively), while outbound searches and long-haul international travel saw sharp increases to destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Popular Trends: Rural getaways, autumn scenery tours, “red tourism” (visits to historical Chinese Communist Party sites), and night tours experienced high demand as travelers sought out scenic and cultural experiences.