Dear Global Partners,
As wisteria blooms in Shanghai’s alleyways and glazed tiles of the Forbidden City shimmer under the spring sun, China is about to welcome the May Day Labor Day holiday. YRO’s offices will be closed from May 1st to May 4th, with normal operations resuming on April 26th and 27th. We appreciate your understanding for any inconvenience this may cause.
The flame of labor rights ignited on the streets of Chicago in 1886 has, over a century, evolved into China’s institutional safeguards for workers’ rights—a testament to the dignity of every hardworking individual.
Travel Guide
If you’re spending the holiday in China, here are some tips:
🚄 High Speed Rail Guide
Starting April 17th, tickets for May 1st–5th are available on the 12306 platform. Consider off peak travel:
Prime travel windows: April 28th–30th and May 6th–8th
Ticketing tips: Book between 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily—set your alarms!
🌟 Destination Recommendations
- Historical & Cultural Journey: Xi’an
Must-visit: Terracotta Warriors (book e-guides in advance), Giant Wild Goose Pagoda light show, Ming City Wall cycling
Food trail: Roujiamo (meat buns) → Liangpi (cold noodles) → Shaanxi cuisine
- Natural Wonders: Xinjiang
Sayram Lake: “The Atlantic’s last tear”—a surreal beauty that feels almost otherworldly.
Keketuohai: Emerald forests and azure river bends—unforgettable at first glance.
Ili Valley: A blend of grasslands, flower seas, and ethnic culture—a natural and cultural treasure.
- Hidden Gems: Gansu
Haizang Temple: “Crown of Northwestern Temples”—century-old trees, pristine scenery, and photogenic ancient architecture.
Wuqiao Ridge: Where three plateaus converge, clashing with Pacific moisture to create “four seasons on one mountain, shifting weather every mile.”
🏨 Accommodation Tips
Compare prices on platforms: Ctrip / Fliggy / Tongcheng Travel / Meituan.
This May Day, we pause our work but continue our reverence for labor’s dignity. May you find your own poetry and distant horizons on China’s vast land.
Warm regards,
The YRO Team
