Chinese tourists return to Shanghai for first ‘golden week’ holiday since Covid rules eased

China is observing its National Day “golden week” holiday, traditionally a peak travel season that starts on October 1. While many travellers have said they will not venture far from home during the 2022 golden week because of continued Covid-19 restrictions, the streets of Shanghai have been filled with people. Visitors are also returning to tourist spots in the city that has been deserted as Shanghai was placed under a Covid-19 lockdown that lasted for more than 2 months.