Younger Chinese opted to visit places with fewer crowds, stunning scenery and good travel experiences. This National Day holiday, Wuyuan, Yixing, Shunde, Yanji, Tengchong, Tonglu, Arxan, Xichang, Kaiping, and Pingtan were the top 10 popular small cities and counties among tourists.

Georgia has surged into the top five popular overseas destinations alongside the usual favorites like Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. More young Chinese are now choosing Africa for their longer holidays. Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Namibia have seen the most rapid increase in popularity during the National Day holiday.