* Footage and pictures show renowned scenic spots swamped by visitors in China
* Hundreds of millions are flocking to celebrate the Chinese National Day today
* Officials hope to boost the coronavirus-ravaged economy with 'revenge travel'
* About 550 million are expected to travel during the first major post-virus holiday
Hundreds of millions in China have hustled to enjoy their first major national holiday since the country claimed to have contained its COVID-19 outbreak.
The nation is also hoping to boost its coronavirus-ravaged economy by encouraging its citizens to take part in 'revenge travel'.
Authorities estimate that around 550 million people will make trips within the country during the 'Golden Week' this year, an eight-day holiday celebrating China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival.
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Update #1: Hundreds of millions in China to go travelling this week despite COVID-19 pandemic (ABC News Online)
Update #2: China contained Covid-19. Now, hundreds of millions of people there are about to go on vacation at the same time (CNN)
WNU Editor: Beijing has made the calculation that they can control any outbreak if it happens. We shall see.
