The Tourism Festival was created to give the many visitors to China the best of colour, creativity and culture. One of the most celebrated festivities in the nation, the Shanghai Tourism festival- as the name has it- is the perfect parade for any visitor to the country for the many fascinating traditions of China are beautifully and glamorously exhibited in a series of shows and events. With a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere that spreads through the 3 whole weeks of the festival, you would definitely not want to miss this time of the year in Shanghai.
China for decades has been recognized as the tourists’ haven. With a world wonder adorning the nation along with rich history and culture, the nation attracts anyone interested in a touch of diversity. The Shanghai Tourism Festival was born in the year 1990 and till today it has attracted over 8 million people to it. Also known as the peoples festival, the festival is celebrated around the theme of ‘happiness and pleasure’ and this concept is perfectly reflected through the rich and vibrant ambience of the celebrations. The Tourism Festival is an annual event and falls usually somewhere in the month of September. This year it is scheduled to begin on the 14th of September and to go on till the 6th of October and already preparations are underway to make it bigger and better than ever before.
Celebrate this fall with Shanghai’s exotic traditions adorning your path. Be a part of the classical dances, parades and cheer along for the many competitions taking place on the traditional floats decorated for the festival. When you have taken in the best of this beautiful nation, seal your night of awe with the magical fireworks that illuminates the sky amidst the sound of charming classical Chinese Music. A tourist can ever forget this Chinese bliss in a perfect nut shell.
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Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.