Passenger traffic by air and rail is expected to surge across the Yangtze River Delta during the summer transport peak period. Running from July 1 to August 31, the period coincides with school holidays as students travel or return home.

The delta region, comprising the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui and Shanghai municipality, is a dynamic growth engine for the world's second-largest economy.

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The popular 2025 Jiangsu Football City League (JSCL) has significantly boosted tourism. Bookings for the China Dinosaur Park in Changzhou City and the Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort have doubled.

LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort opened on July 5, adding another landmark attraction to the city, which is also home to Shanghai Disney Resort.

In Anhui, the cities of Huangshan, Chizhou, Anqing and Xuancheng are rolling out programs centered on mountains and waterways, to attract tourists seeking to escape the summer heat.

Anji County in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, a popular summer retreat, has launched a new giant panda-themed park to cater to families with children.