Dear Valued Clients,
Our office will be closed for the Chinese National Day holiday from 1st Oct to 7th Oct. , and we’ll get back to work on 8th Oct. For emergency issue, please contact our sales by phone call or SNS.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Kinglumi Marketing Team
The History of the National Day Celebration
National Day in China is a holiday that has been celebrated in some form since the Western Jin dynasty in the early 3rd century AD.
The October 1st is China's National Day which is to commemorate the founding of People’s Republic of China in 1949. There are usually many activities arranged in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to celebrate that day. See the upcoming 2019 Beijing Tian'anmen Military Parade.
National Day Celebrations/Activities
In recent years, the National Day holidays were extended to one week. It is like the US 4th of July holidays, but it is much longer.
The National Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Tian’anmen Square: On October 1, there is a special flag raising ceremony. The square is decorated festively with flags and portraits. Exactly at sunrise, uniformed troops march out to start the flag raising ceremony.
To watch it, you'll need to get there at least about 10 minutes before then. The entire ceremony lasts only 3 minutes. Sometimes crowds of thousands are there on October 1, but sometimes in bad weather, only a small crowd gathers.
To get into the plaza, you have to go through a security check. Your baggage will be checked, and it is best to bring little with you.
Learn everything you need to know about Tian' anmen Square — largest famous world square, interesting facts about military parades from 1949 to 2015 and practical tips about how to watch a flag rising ceremony less painfully.
Other National Day Vacation Activities
· The government also sponsors firework displays and light shows in the city.
· Retail/tourism on overdrive: It's called the golden week as it's shops/sights biggest profit-bringing week of the year.
· Other sectors closed: Government offices close, China's embassies might be closed, and companies, factories, and restaurants might close for at least a day or two.
· R&R: Chinese like to take it easy during the holidays, go traveling, eat well, and give gifts, and many try to visit back home.
