China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism forecast that 896 million domestic tourists will visit this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, an increase of 86 percent compared to last year. The domestic tourism revenue is expected to reach 782.5 billion yuan in the next year, a growth of 138 percent compared to last year. This marked the busiest Golden Week for five years, and it shows that the tourism industry is entering a new normal and becoming an important engine driving the country's economy. The sight of family and friends eagerly posing for photos with the adorable pandas or strolling along the ancient street, immersed in the rich cultural heritage, is a testament to the popularity of Chengdu as a tourist destination. In 2019, 11 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand, or one third of the country's overall foreign tourists, according to media reports.