Volunteers provide backup for Lijiang over 'Golden Week'

Note: A total of about 1.03 million tourists from home and braod travelled across the city of Lijiang in Southwest China's Yunnan province during the National Day holiday from Oct 1 to Oct 8, generating 1.31 billion yuan (about $198 million) of revenue to the city. Some 256 local volunteers became a vital support to keep local touris sectors going on wheels.

A volunteer provides directions for lost tourists in Lijiang's Old Town during the National Day holiday. A total of 1.03 million tourists visited Lijiang, Yunnan province, over the national holiday week from Oct 1 to Oct 8. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]