26、After a-week-long National Day holiday, the problem whether we should cancel the Golden Week became a hot topic.

Some people agreed to cancel the Golden Week. They pointed out that nationwide traveling  has put big pressure on transportation, tourist safety and the environment. Having a nation of 1,3 billion on holidays during the same week results in crowded scenic spots and packed hotels, making the quality of service decline.

However, there is another side of the story: the golden weeks have encouraged people to spend more during the seven-day holiday so it has brought huge profits to the nation’s tourism industry and the economic growth.

Despite the fact that voices calling for its cancellation are becoming ever stronger, I still think people need to relax and common vacation time on the family is very important. But one more thing I want to mention is that now a balanced and well-thought-out solution about the golden weeks is badly needed. It should take into consideration not only incomes, but also the satisfaction of those who take the holiday.

Opinions of those who object:

In my opinion, the current two golden weeks might well be canceled and we should readjust the nation’s public holidays. The new list of public holidays may include important traditional festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival.