About China's National Day

Oct. 1 is China's National Day. It is the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

There used to be grand parades squares of major cities of the country. Now celebrations usually take the form of parties in amusement parks by day and fire-works and grand TV ensembles during the evening.

Many people will enjoy a week-long vacation since 1999. It is also a good occasion for many people to take a short excursion to enjoy the beauty of the golden Fall.