Chinese travelers' demand for long-distance and overseas trips surged during the recent eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, according to travel platform Mafengwo.

Its data showed that family travel led the way, accounting for 52.4 percent of all trips. High-speed rail, valued for its convenience and stable pricing, emerged as the most popular mode of public transport.

Destinations within a three-hour high-speed rail journey of major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Chongqing were top choices for flexible getaways.

Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Shenzhen, Nanjing, and Wuhan ranked as the top 10 most popular domestic city destinations during the holiday.

Cultural experiences have shifted from being a supplement to an essential part of travel. Destinations and scenic areas across China attracted visitors during the holiday with diverse intangible cultural heritage experiences.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Red tourism attractions drew visitors with immersive exhibitions, themed activities and historical storytelling during the holiday.

Egypt joined Australia, New Zealand and Turkiye in the top 10 most popular outbound destinations during the holiday, as more Chinese travelers seek personalized, in-depth experiences like exploring ancient Egyptian civilization or going on an African safari.