Chongli in north China’s Hebei Province is embracing a fever for outdoor activities during the ongoing 8-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which began on Oct 1.
Amid stunning autumn scenery, the district, which hosted several events of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, is welcoming outdoor enthusiasts from across the country with various of activities, including a cross-country car race, go-kart competitions, and an autopilot challenge for electric vehicles, giving participants the perfect opportunity to hit the open terrain and savor the crisp autumn atmosphere with family and friends.
“The weather here in Chongli is absolutely beautiful. The colorful leaves and autumn scenery are perfect. I feel so relaxed in these resort towns and I joined this event mainly because I’m interested in electric vehicles,” said Zhai Xueming, a tourist from Beijing.
For those eager for more adventure during the holiday, the region offers a variety of other activities. Many local resorts and clubs are hosting outdoor events such as orienteering and downhill races, catering to both beginners and professionals.
“We came from Inner Mongolia and brought my son to this mountain bike race. It’s quite helpful for him because it encourages him to do more outdoor activities,” said tourist Cao Dongdong.
Building on its legacy as a skiing destination, Chongli is now leveraging its vast mountainous terrain of over 1,800 square kilometers to forge a vibrant, all-season outdoor destination. This initiative has gained worldwide admiration, and throughout the rest of the holiday, visitors will continue to create memorable experiences in this stunning location.
China’s Chongli embraces outdoor activity fever during National Day holiday
The total box office revenue of China’s ongoing eight-day National Day holiday has surpassed the 1.5-billion-yuan (about 210 million U.S. dollars) mark (including pre-sales) as of Monday afternoon, according to online ticketing platform data.
Leading the charts are domestic war epics “The Volunteers: Peace at Last” and “Evil Unbound”.
“The Volunteers: Peace at Last,” the finale of director Chen Kaige’s “The Volunteers” trilogy, recreates the intertwined struggles of battlefield combat and tense diplomatic negotiations during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953).
“Evil Unbound,” a domestic production that depicts the atrocities that Japanese germ-warfare Unit 731 committed in China during World War II, revolves around the fates of a group of innocent victims who are imprisoned by Unite 731 and become subjects of inhumane torture experiments such as frostbite, poison gas and vivisection experiments.
Meanwhile, the heartwarming comedy “Row to Win” and the animation film “Three Kingdoms: Starlit Heroes” offer more options for family viewing.
The blend of family-friendly humor and heartfelt moments has made “Row to Win” a top choice for multigenerational moviegoers.
In the animation category, “Three Kingdoms: Starlit Heroes” re-imagines China’s classic historical epic through a fresh, youth-oriented lens, successfully drawing in families and younger viewers.
Other notable performers include the crime drama “Sound of Silence,” which focuses on a scam targeting the deaf community.
National Day box office surpasses 1.5-billion-yuan mark
