Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort received some 600,000 tourists during the eight-day Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday. [Photo/WeChat account: sheshanlvyou]
Sheshan National Tourist Resort, a popular destination for leisure and culture in Shanghai, received more than 600,000 visitors during the eight-day Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday, according to official statistics.
The resort generated tourism revenue of 62.39 million yuan ($8.59 million) and had a room occupancy rate of 70.06 percent between Sept 29 and Oct 6.
Among the activities held in the resort during the holiday period were a forest tourism festival, a natural life festival, Shanhaijing, or The Classic of Mountains and Seas, themed activities, and light shows.
To boost consumption, the resort also offered various discounts and benefits for the visitors. Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park, a key attraction in the resort that showcases the history and culture of Shanghai, held a blind box activity for the visitors that yielded hotel packages, scenic spot tickets, catering discounts, cultural products, and other gifts.
Other tourist attractions in the resort, such as Happy Valley, Shimao Dream City, and Jegoplay Too Pancoat Park, also offered generous discounts.
Hotels such as the Yuluxe Sheshan Shanghai, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin, and Guangfulin Prime Hotel also held promotions for rooms and scenic spots.
