The golden landscape of a pristine scenic area in Tonghua, Jilin. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Northeast China's Jilin province witnessed a tourism surge during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, powered by the opening of the Shenyang–Baihe section of the Shenyang–Jiamusi High-Speed Railway and the full completion of the G331 tourism corridor.

The province welcomed 34.73 million domestic tourists, generating total travel spending of 25.29 billion yuan ($3.54 billion).

According to travel agency Ctrip, Jilin's travel bookings increased by 20 percent year-on-year, with Beijing, Harbin, Shenyang, Shanghai, and Dalian among the top sources for incoming tourists. Traffic along the G331 section exceeded 307,000 vehicles, a 410.82 percent increase.

Changchun's Xinmin Avenue turned into a lively pedestrian hub, drawing 1.43 million visitors, Tonghua promoted red tourism routes, and Ji'an's Gaogouli Cultural Relics Scenic Area recorded a 34.9 percent rise in visitors.

Gaogouli Cultural Relics Scenic Area in Ji'an, Jilin. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Museums across the province extended their opening hours, hosting 72 exhibitions and 120 activities, with the Palace Museum of the Manchurian Regime attracting 155,400 visitors, up 3.8 percent.

Across 5A-level and 4A-level scenic spots, tourist arrivals rose 11.3 percent and revenue grew 12.9 percent. Rural tourism also thrived, with 16 percent and 14 percent increases in visits and spending, while high-rated homestays saw visitor numbers climb 38 percent. At Changbai Mountain, visitor numbers reached a record 221,700, thanks to a new booking system that expanded ticket availability to meet growing demand.