Sichuan's A-level scenic spots logged 46.03 million visits over National Day holiday
In short
A-level scenic spots in Sichuan province that are included in the statistics received 46.0296 million visits during the seven-day National Day holiday, and total tourism spending reached 34.087 billion yuan. Jiemian, citing "Sichuan Release" (四川发布), reported that visits rose 0.85% and spending rose 1.45% from the 2025 holiday on a comparable basis.
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A-level scenic spots in Sichuan that are included in the statistics received 46.0296 million visits during the seven-day National Day holiday, according to reports on October 8 by CLS, Yicai and Jiemian. CLS and Jiemian reported total tourism spending in the province of 34.087 billion yuan. CLS said Sichuan held its place among the leading group of popular tourist destinations nationwide during the holiday travel rush. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Citing "Sichuan Release" (四川发布), Jiemian reported that the visitor figure covered 908 A-level scenic spots and was 0.85% higher than during the 2025 National Day holiday on the same basis. Ticket revenue was 423 million yuan. Jiemian said a third party estimated the spending figure under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's guidelines for measuring holiday tourism data, and that spending was up 1.45% on a comparable basis. Libraries, cultural centres and museums across the province received 7.4443 million visits, it added. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The figures give a measure of holiday travel demand in Sichuan, and Jiemian's report shows year-on-year growth of under 2% in both visits and spending. Three business outlets carried the figures, and CLS said Sichuan remained among the leading group of popular destinations nationwide.
Key facts
- A-level scenic spots in Sichuan included in the statistics received 46.0296 million visits during the seven-day National Day holiday. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Total tourism spending in Sichuan over the holiday reached 34.087 billion yuan. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The visitor count covered 908 A-level scenic spots and was up 0.85% from the 2025 National Day holiday on the same basis, Jiemian reported. [ 3 ]
- Ticket revenue at the scenic spots was 423 million yuan, according to Jiemian. [ 3 ]
- Jiemian reported that the spending figure was estimated by a third party under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's guidelines for measuring holiday tourism data, and was up 1.45% on a comparable basis. [ 3 ]
- Libraries, cultural centres and museums across the province received 7.4443 million visits, Jiemian reported. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Year-on-year growth of 0.85% in visits and 1.45% in spending, plus ticket revenue of 423 million yuan. Only Jiemian reported these figures, citing "Sichuan Release".
- Sichuan remained among the leading group of popular destinations nationwide. Only CLS made this statement, and it gave no supporting ranking.
- Which third party estimated the total spending figure. Jiemian said only that the estimate came from a third party and did not name it.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- CLS reports 46.0296 million visits to Sichuan's A-level scenic spots and 34.087 billion yuan in tourism spending over the holiday. [ 1 ]
- Yicai carries the headline figure of 46.0296 million visits. [ 2 ]
- Jiemian, citing "Sichuan Release", reports the full set of figures, including year-on-year growth and ticket revenue. [ 3 ]