National Day holiday boosts tourism

CCTV reporter Peng Deng takes a closer look at some of the ways people around China are finding entertainment and relaxation during the holiday.

In this suburb of Shanghai, thousands of businesses from  Taiwan are holding a grand feast for the local people an  exhibition of Taiwan food and desserts.

In this suburb of Shanghai, thousands of businesses from Taiwan are holding a grand feast for the local people an exhibition of Taiwan food and desserts. Many traditional and famous food manufactures are bringing pure Taiwan flavor to Shanghai residents, adding an exotic flavor to the holiday here.

Many traditional and famous food manufactures are bringing pure Taiwan flavor to Shanghai residents, adding an exotic flavor to the holiday here.

In Beijing, the newly-redecorated grand canal is attracting many visitors. The venue provides not only a beautiful river scene, but is also bringing development to the capital's rural area along the banks.

This Aquarium is an ideal place for children in the western inland city of Xi'an.

This Aquarium is an ideal place for children in the western  inland city of Xi'an.

A Xi'an resident said, "I love dolphins. They look lovely and can perform for us."

A Xi'an resident said, "The Aquarium has recently added many performances. I want my kid to know more about maritime species."

And the festive mood isn't only in China's large cities. Many other places around the country have also held special activities for the holiday featuring strong local-flavor.