When traveling during the holidays, please keep this safety guide handy.

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2025-09-30

With the National Day–Mid-Autumn Festival holiday just around the corner, sectors such as transportation, catering and entertainment, hotels and accommodations, and scenic spots are expected to experience a surge in visitor numbers, underscoring the urgent need for robust safety measures. On September 29, the Office of the State Council Work Safety Committee and the Ministry of Emergency Management held a press conference to share essential safety guidelines for travel during the holiday period.

Before heading out on vacation, you’ll often come across countless “self-media” outlets and travel bloggers recommending unofficial “hidden gems” and “Instagram‑worthy hotspots.”

“These hidden gems and small scenic spots may appear sparsely visited and picturesque, but from a safety‑risk perspective, they lack oversight, emergency response plans, and adequate emergency supplies. In recent years, they have become hotspots for mountain‑related accidents,” said Zhu Yueqin, deputy director of the Urban Disaster Research Center at the Institute for Natural Disaster Prevention of the Ministry of Emergency Management. She advised that before heading to such “wild” attractions promoted on social media, travelers should first ask three key questions: Who will oversee the site? Who will provide rescue if an emergency arises? And who will be held accountable in the event of an incident?

Keeping the “Four Musts” and “Four Don’ts” firmly in mind is key to safe travel.

“The Four Essentials”: First, choose official scenic areas and designated trails, and avoid unregulated or off‑the‑beaten‑path routes. Second, carry a professional navigation device and headlamp, and pack emergency rescue supplies. Third, stay informed about local weather forecasts and geological hazard warnings; if an orange alert is issued, cancel your trip immediately. Fourth, travel with companions and notify family or friends of your planned route and estimated return time.

“The Four Don’ts”: First, don’t blindly trust unprofessional guides found online; second, don’t enter undeveloped areas on your own; third, don’t recklessly tackle highly challenging routes; and fourth, avoid traveling in extreme weather conditions such as strong winds or heavy rainfall.

“Entering the mountains is no stroll in the park. Be sure to bring ample water, food, and clothing, as well as a waterproof raincoat, a high-capacity power bank, hemostatic bandages, and medications for fever, colds, and pain relief. Also, keep the emergency rescue hotline for your destination and the local township police station’s office number handy. No matter where you go, safety is the most beautiful scenery of any journey,” said Zhu Yueqin. (Reporter Huang Taoming)

[Editor-in-charge: Qian Zhongbing]

Source: Xinhua Net

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