Maoming launches an intangible cultural heritage cultural week to attract more visitors during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays from Oct 1 to 8. [Photo/WeChat account: mmslyj]

Nearly three million visits were made to attractions in Maoming in South China's Guangdong province during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays from Oct 1 to 8, amounting to over 90 percent of the figure seen during the same period last year.

The city's tourism revenue exceeded 1.17 billion yuan ($172.29 million) during the eight days.

Maoming had arranged various cultural activities for tourists, including the first Maoming Art Festival, the Maoming intangible cultural heritage cultural week, and exhibition and sales activities at Maoming's A-level scenic spots and travel agencies.

A beach carnival is carried out at the Romantic Coast Tourist Resort in Maoming. [Photo/WeChat account: mmslyj]