On August 7, online travel agency Tongcheng Travel reported that, as of August 6, bookings for long-haul outbound travel during the National Day holiday (October 1 to 7) have nearly doubled compared to last year. Europe has seen the fastest growth in booking enthusiasm for long-haul outbound travel this year, with 11 to 17-day multi-country European tours experiencing high demand. Tourists are particularly interested in deep-dive experiences such as cruises, museum tours, and winery tastings. Additionally, bookings for destinations in Australia, the Americas, and the Middle East and Africa have also increased.