Full coverage: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Thursday was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and also the first day of a three-day national holiday.  People have flooded to tourist attractions around China, celebrating the festival as well as enjoying leisure time with family and friends.
 
The ancient Taierzhuang Town along the Grand Canal in Shandong Province attracted large numbers of tourists to watch the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Tourists were also entertained with a diverse gala, featuring singing, dancing and traditional opera performances.  The moon goddess "Chang'e" danced on the stage.

People around China enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

In Guilin of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a group of opera lovers put on a show of their own on the "East and West Lane". They want to introduce the lane's history to a wider public. In the past, the centuries-old lane was rundown due to poor protection.  After restoration, it's regained its vitality and brings in more and more tourists.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the time of year when millions enjoy a short holiday or visit their families. China's railway system is seeing a travel rush.

To let passengers feel a festive atmosphere, this crew of the Jinan Railway Administration presents a performance on the train. Chefs also teach passengers how to make mooncakes. And when they eat mooncakes made by themselves, it doesn't matter where they are.