Mid Autumn Festival is particularly bright. On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival on the 6th, the Mid Autumn Festival concert "Three Buses of the Moon 2025" arrived as scheduled. Accompanied by melodious music, people from all over the world gather under a bright moon, savoring the beauty of the reunion of people and the moon. It was my first time celebrating Mid Autumn Festival on a journey, and I felt very special and happy. ”Ms. Wang, a passenger from Zhuhai, came to Macau for the first time with her son, and the itinerary was packed. She said she really likes the characteristic of the intersection of Chinese and Western civilizations in Macau. During this year's "National Day" Golden Week, the tourism market in Macau is thriving. Superimposed on the Mid-Autumn Festival, the festival effect is obvious. According to statistics from the Public Security Police Bureau of the Special Administrative Region Government, the total number of inbound passengers at various ports continued to rise from October 1st to 4th, reaching a peak of over 190000 on the 4th. At the Senado Square, this landmark attraction in Macau is crowded with visitors, presenting a joyful scene adorned with the national flag, flowers, and lighting fixtures. Walk along the Portuguese gravel road, and soon you will arrive at the memorial archway of Dasanba. A narrow alley in front of the memorial archway was crowded with people, and businesses on both sides were standing up and warmly greeting passing passengers to taste and buy. Singing of our beloved motherland, moving towards prosperity and strength from now on... "Walking from the old city area to the seaside at Fisherman's Wharf, Chengdu traveler Ye Kenan and his two daughters sang while walking, expressing their inner joy and blessings for the motherland with their singing voice. This is our first time in Macau and we really love it here. We have eaten a lot of delicious food along the way. ”Ms. Ye said that Macau makes her feel very comfortable, not only because of the urban environment, but also because of the hospitable Macau citizens. Some people stroll through the streets and alleys of the old city to enjoy the diverse charm of Macau's blend of Chinese and Western styles, while others linger in the large tourist complex of Taipa, experiencing the fashion and dynamism of modern cities. Coloane is also a stop that many tourists do not want to miss. Strolling along the southern end of Macau, enjoying a unique leisure and wilderness experience, including the Black Sand Beach, Litchi Bowl Shipyard area, and the Giant Panda Pavilion in the Shek Pai Wan Country Park. There are relatively few people here, the pace is slow, and it's relatively quiet. ”Zhuhai tourist Deng Kejia is on her second vacation in Macau. This year's National Day, her and her family's route is to stay away from the crowds and head straight to Coloane. She said that although Macau is not big, it is more relaxed to play and has a unique sense of comfort. In addition to the "hardcore" tourist attractions, there are also a series of exciting activities. To welcome the 8-day consecutive holiday, the arrangements made by the cultural and tourism department of the SAR government are dazzling: the Nezha Temple themed light and shadow show allows people to immerse themselves in the charm of the national intangible cultural heritage - the Nezha faith and customs of Macau; The Legend of the Sea God: A Journey on the Sea "sets sail, taking visitors to admire the sea scenery of a small town in the South China Sea; The "October 5th Street Festival" takes tourists into the streets and alleys to learn about the stories and community characteristics of Macau... as well as the dazzling fireworks blooming in the sky. This year's National Day, the 33rd Macau International Fireworks Display Competition was held with great excitement. On the 1st and 2nd, dazzling fireworks painted colorful colors in the sky one after another, and teams from multiple countries such as China and Portugal added a unique surprise to the holiday list of citizens and tourists. The whole country celebrates together, everyone gathers to celebrate the festival. ”Ye Kenan said. As of 23:00 on the 2nd, the total number of inbound tourists to Macau this year has reached 30 million, 40 days earlier than last year and similar to the same period in 2019. Before the holiday, the Public Security Police Bureau expects that from October 1st to 8th, there will be about 1.2 million inbound tourists, and the total number of inbound and outbound passengers at various ports will reach 5.6 million to 6 million. Li Xi, Executive Vice Dean of the School of International Tourism and Management at the City University of Macau, believes that the tourism market in Macau has performed well during this year's National Day holiday. It is worth mentioning that many districts have held innovative activities to attract tourists to experience different areas. Under the guidance and promotion of relevant departments of the SAR government, various sectors have joined hands to further expand the attractiveness of Macao's tourism and enhance the sustainability of tourism development. ”He said. (New Society)