Hongkou District Sees Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers during Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday
Over 800,000 tourists visited Hongkou's A-level scenic spots during the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, a 257.08% increase compared to the same period in 2022 and a 134.54% increase compared to the same period in 2019. The district's cultural and tourism activities were also in full swing, with a series of events and exhibitions attracting citizens and tourists alike.
Key Takeaways:
- The total number of tourists in Hongkou's A-level scenic spots exceeded 800,000 during the holiday period, a significant increase from previous years.
- The Four Memorial Halls of the Communist Party of China, the Memorial Hall of the Left Alliance Meeting Site, and the Former Residence of Martyr Li Bai received a total of nearly 60,000 tourists, an increase of 1668.83% compared to the same period in 2022.
- The Shanghai Jewish Refugee Memorial Hall received a total of 3,745 tourists, an increase of 29.45% compared to the same period in 2022 and a 57.88% increase compared to the same period in 2019.
- The North Bund International Visitor Center received a total of over 90,000 tourists, an increase of 41.26% compared to the same period in 2022 and a 118.72% increase compared to the same period in 2019.
- The district library's main library was closed for renovations, but its Quyang branch and Zhapu branch were open normally, receiving a total of 6,713 visitors and borrowing 13,305 books and periodicals.
- The district cultural center held 8 online events with nearly 3,000 people participating on its platform, and held 10 offline events with approximately 8,000 participants.
- Lu Xun Park received a total of over 440,000 tourists, an increase of 190.02% compared to the same period in 2022 and a 52.50% increase compared to the same period in 2019.
Statistics:
- Total tourists in Hongkou's A-level scenic spots: 800,000
- Increase in total tourists compared to 2022: 257.08%
- Increase in total tourists compared to 2019: 134.54%
- Visitors to the Shanghai Jewish Refugee Memorial Hall: 3,745
- Increase in visitors compared to 2022: 29.45%
- Increase in visitors compared to 2019: 57.88%
- Total tourists to the North Bund International Visitor Center: over 90,000
- Increase in tourists compared to 2022: 41.26%
- Increase in tourists compared to 2019: 118.72%
- Total visitors to Lu Xun Park: over 440,000
- Increase in visitors compared to 2022: 190.02%
- Increase in visitors compared to 2019: 52.50%
Sources:
- Hongkou District Culture and Tourism Bureau
- Shanghai Tourism Festival
- Memorial Hall of the Four National Congresses of the Communist Party of China
- North Bund International Travel Center
- Duolun Museum of Modern Art
- Zhu Qizhan Art Museum
- Lu Xun Park
- Peace Park
- District Cultural Center
- District Press, Publication and Film Management Office
- District Culture and Tourism Bureau