As China's National Day Golden Week wraps up, millions of people have flocked to cities and attractions rich in cultural heritage, signaling a burgeoning interest in traditional culture and national identity. According to data from Trip.com, four out of the five most searched themes during this holiday are culture-related, highlighting a strong trend toward “Traveling with Textbooks,” popular museums, music festivals, and study tours.
The concept of “Traveling with Textbooks” has gained significant traction among parents and their children. Families are visiting cities or sites featured in school materials, bringing lessons to life through real-world exploration. For instance, inspired by renowned Chinese poet Zhu Ziqing’s “Moonlight over the Lotus Pond,” many have journeyed to Tsinghua University to experience the scenery firsthand. Others have traveled to Fenghuang Ancient Town in Hunan Province after reading Shen Congwen’s “Border Town,” delving deeper into the works of one of China’s great modern writers.
Popular culture has also influenced travel choices. Fans of the TV series
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