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Asked by Mrs.Rita from Australia | Mar. 03, 2009 22:29
About:Chinese Consulate in Perth

Dear Sir or Madam
I am planning to go to Beijing, China 28th April 2009 until 3rd May 2009 with my family for a holiday.I read in a book about China that 1st May is Labour Day public holiday and that public holidays last 3 days in China and businesses and banks remain shut for up to 7 days. I am concerned that I will not be able to go to tourist attractions or go shopping from 1/5/09 - 3/5/09 due to the public holiday. Are you able to tell me if this would be the case, so if needed, I can change the date I plan to travel. I have contacted various travel agents who are not able to answer my question and they suggested I contact the China consulate. Thank you and I look forward to your reply.

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Answered by Mr.leonardo from China | Mar. 05, 2009 01:39
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It is not the real case. In the past, the May Holidays lasted about 7 seven days. It is called ‘May Holiday Golden Week”. Chinese people took seven days off the work. Well, for the public service apparatus, (banks and transportation service), it is an exception. In fact, the May Holiday is a time of travel peak and shopping. The businesses promote their sales during the holidays. China has shortened the duration of May holidays since 2008 from seven days to three days. You don’t have to worry about your shopping during the holidays. May holiday remains an occasion for shopping and travel.
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