**One, How to check the public holiday schedule in China?

China's public holidays are uniformly announced by the General Office of the State Council. Below are several common ways to check:

1. Official Website of the Chinese Government
2. At the end of each year, the General Office of the State Council releases the "National Holiday and Memorial Day Leave Schedule" for the next year, which can be found by searching keywords on the official website (www.gov.cn).

3. The document clearly lists specific adjusted dates and consecutive days off for holidays such as Spring Festival, National Day, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc.

4. Third-party authoritative platforms

5. Calendar websites/APPs: Such as "Time and Date" or "Chinese Calendar", which mark statutory holidays in China.

6. Travel platforms: Ctrip, Fliggy, and other APPs' "holiday reminders" functions provide holiday information and travel suggestions.

7. Official Website of the China National Tourism Administration

8. On the official website (www.mct.gov.cn), the "Tourism Information" section synchronizes holiday arrangements and recommends travel routes.

9. Smartphone calendar function

10. Most smartphones (such as iPhones, Huawei) have built-in annotations for statutory holidays in their calendar apps.

11. Social media and news

12. Follow mainstream Chinese media WeChat official accounts or Weibo accounts (such as Xinhua News Agency, CCTV News), which will push holiday arrangements in advance.

Two, Will tourist attractions be closed during holidays?

The vast majority of attractions in China are open normally during public holidays, and some popular attractions may extend their opening hours. Here are specific explanations:

1. Opening status
2. National-level scenic spots (such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Mount Huang): Open during holidays, but may implement flow control measures (advance reservation required).
3. Museums/Memorials: Usually open all year round, but may temporarily close due to special circumstances (such as equipment maintenance). It is recommended to check through the official website or official WeChat public account.

4. Religious sites (such as temples, churches): Most are open normally, some may adjust opening hours.

5. Precautions

6. Reservation system: Popular attractions (such as the Forbidden City, Jiuzhaigou) require reservations 1-7 days in advance through the official platform (such as the "Forbidden City Museum" mini-program).
7. Peak passenger flow: The first day of the holiday and the last two days are peak periods, it is suggested to avoid them or choose to visit during morning/evening hours.

8. Special closing days: Some attractions may close on the first day after the holiday for maintenance (such as the Forbidden City being closed every Monday, extended during holidays).

9. Traffic avoidance suggestions

10. Staggered travel: Choose the middle period of the holiday (such as the 3rd-5th day of the National Day holiday) to visit popular attractions.
11. Alternative lesser-known attractions: Avoid places like West Lake and the Bund, and instead choose nearby ancient towns or natural scenic areas (such as Wuzhen, Qiandao Lake).

Three, Practical tips for holiday travel

1. Transportation arrangements
2. High-speed rail tickets need to be booked 30 days in advance through the "12306" official website or APP, as tickets are tight during holidays.

3. In cities, use "Didi Chuxing" (bind Alipay/WeChat Pay), but during peak hours, there may be queues exceeding one hour.

4. Accommodation and costs

5. Hotel prices generally increase by 30%-50% during holidays, it is recommended to book 2 months in advance.

6. Youth hostels or homestays (booked through "Tujia" or "Airbnb") offer better value for money.

7. Safety and emergency

8. Save emergency numbers: Police 110, Fire 119, Emergency Medical Services 120.
9. Be mindful of personal belongings in scenic areas and beware of pickpockets in crowded areas.