Good weather conditions throughout China during Golden Week
should cheer travelers while global warming continues to push the
mercury up, local meteorologists said over the weekend.
Southern parts of the country and the strip of land between the
Yangtze and Huaihe rivers will see clear days with light winds and
high temperatures from October 1 to 6, Song Lianchun, spokesman for
the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), said in a news
briefing on Saturday.
Travelers to Beijing, a popular draw on National Day when people
flock to the city's cultural heritage sites, will also enjoy
clement weather and sunny or mildly cloudy skies throughout the
week.
Rain may plague some parts of the country, however, with
visitors to western and northern areas like the Sichuan Basin and
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau most at risk. Drivers are especially
reminded to check conditions and prepare accordingly, Song
said.
The CMA plans to work closely with tourist agencies, airlines
and security offices to better service travelers. It recommended
they regularly check its forecasts.
(China Daily October 1, 2007)
