People wait to watch the flag-raising ceremony at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

 

 

Tourists take selfies at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Chen Xiaogen/Xinhua)

 

 

Yuan Licen (1st R) of China signs for fans after the mixed doubles 2nd round match between Yuan Licen/Shi Xunyao of China and Robert Gardos/Sofia Polcanova of Austria at 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

 

 

People watch the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash at Shougang Park, Oct. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)