Baotou welcomed 2.49 million domestic tourists during the National Day holiday from Oct 1 to 7, up 10.21 percent year-on-year, with tourism revenue hitting 1.69 billion yuan ($252.54 million), up 11.64 percent.

Visitors from outside the Inner Mongolia autonomous region accounted for 21.71 percent of the total, with top source markets including Shanxi province, Beijing, and Tianjin.

The Northern Weapon City rolled out an upgraded immersive military carnival featuring activities such as tank rides and simulated shooting, delighting military enthusiasts and attracting 31,800 visitors over the holiday period.

Visitors ride tanks at Northern Weapon City. [Photo/Baotou news network] 

Baomian 1958's former factory buildings, transformed into trendy recreation hubs that integrate industrial heritage with cultural and creative consumption, welcomed 19,300 holiday visitors, while Baotou Olympic Park combined military experience programs with urban leisure spaces.

Nanhai Wetland Scenic Area launched a flower exhibition, showcasing more than 200,000 chrysanthemums in over 100 varieties, making it a must-visit spot for tourists.

Immersive performances and Chinese-style parades along Baotou Golden Street lit up the block after dark and drew large crowds.

Baotou Golden Street at night. [Photo/Baotou news network]

Fueled by culture and centered on consumption, Baotou is converting festival-driven traffic into sustainable economic growth, demonstrating the city's efforts and accumulated strength in developing its cultural and tourism industry.