Twenty-five floats performed a special edition parade in the Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area on Sept 28. These floats were featured at the opening ceremony of the 35th Shanghai International Tourism Festival on Sept 14.

A float parade is staged by Dishui Lake in Lin-gang Special Area. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

The parade on Sept 28 started at 6:30 pm, with the luminous floats departing from Turing Plaza and slowly making their way clockwise to Dishui Lake Plaza, giving the appearance of a flowing galaxy.

The Lin-gang Special Area's float, themed to represent the area's youth, stood out as a particularly popular addition to the scene. Representations of the iconic landmarks in Lin-gang — Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Shanghai Astronomy Museum, Shanghai Flower Port, China Maritime Museum, and L+ Snow Indoor Skiing Resort — were featured on the float.

Floats featuring different regions in China offer a visual feast to Lin-gang locals and tourists. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

A series of 39 activities to celebrate the upcoming National Day in Lin-gang Special Area was launched at the event. The activities will run from Sept 28 to Oct 7 and are meant to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and further boost the integrated development of commerce, culture, sports, and tourism in Lin-gang.

Commerce, culture, sports, and tourism are among the many realms covered by the holiday lineup. During the National Day holiday, which runs from Oct 1 to 7, Lin-gang Special Area will also launch four thematic markets and two business-tourism integration promotions.

A series of activities covering commerce, culture, sports, and tourism is to be held in Lin-gang. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

On-site, consumer vouchers and coffee and beer vouchers for Nanhui New Town in 2024 were also distributed, covering dining, accommodation, shopping, and entertainment, aiming to attract more visitors to experience Lin-gang's cultural and tourism charm.