Labor Day Holiday: Millions of Chinese getting out and about on Day 2

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It's the Labor Day Holiday here in China, and millions of people are getting out and about, visiting relatives and scenic spots, and attending special events and shows. And of course, that means airports, railways and expressways right across the country are at almost full capacity. Jiang Shaoyi has more.

China's spring has well and truly arrived.

And it's a real chance for many people to get some prolonged sunshine and quality family time, so whether it's wandering through nature, getting a feel for a different culture or just the strong adrenaline-rush for intense competition, millions of people are enjoying their time off.

And in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfalls have once again been a popular attraction this year.

TOURIST "Guizhou has great mountains and rivers. They are really nice. So, I have taken advantage of the Labor Day holiday to visit here."

The huge numbers have once again put a severe strain on the country's public transport system.

More than 14 million rail trips were made across the country on Sunday.

Trying to cope with the demand, authorities have put on hundreds of extra train services.

And many of the country's popular scenic spots have also come up with ways to make the day-out more enjoyable.

HAN JIAQING MARKETING CENTER,YANGTZE RIVER CABLEWAY "We have set up an online reservation system, so that passengers who have already reserved their ticket don't need to queue to take the cable."

However, as luck would have it, many tourists do encounter problems and frustrations during the holidays, such as these in Wuyuan County, in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.

A Monday morning landslide blocked the road and interrupted their plans.

However, nobody was hurt, which was a relief and comfort for them all.

Tuesday is the final day of the holiday, and the peak of the travel rush as China returns to normal.