With airplanes taking off and landing, trains thundering in and out of busy stations and some travelers experiencing self-driving tours, the past week-long National Day holiday, dubbed "Golden Week", witnessed soaring upgrade trends in China's transportation, tourism and consumption.

Data released by the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Immigration Administration, China Tourism Academy and various online travel platforms show how Chinese enjoyed the holiday with their rising willingness to travel and stronger spending abilities.