Many spend "golden week" close to home

    BEIJING, May 8 -- While millions across the country were enthusiastic to travel a long way to see renowned historic relics and scenic spots during the week-long May Day holiday, more and more people have opted to spend the "golden week" in a less strenuous way.

    Wang Qiyang, director of the Leisure Economy Research Institute of the Renmin University of China, said time in the suburbs, playing sport and participating in cultural activities have become more and more popular ways for Chinese to spend their holidays.

    Many urbanites are choosing to spend time off in a not-so-far-away suburban or rural area enjoying the peace and quiet and local food. Wang estimated there are at least 100,000 rural families offering food and accommodation and other leisure services targeted at urbanites. The National Tourism Administration has made rural tours a focus of the tourism industry this year.  Full story

Weddings in golden week bring business opportunities

    BEIJING, May 5 (Xinhua) -- The seven-day holiday week from May 1 to May 7 has become a great opportunity for the lovers to have their weddings, especially in this year, as there are two "springs" in this lunar year of dog on the lunar calendar, which is believed to give people luck for their marriages.  Full story

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