Consumers traveled and spent more during the holiday but they are waiting to see if promised stimulus measures boost the economy.

China's average daily home sales during the Golden Week holiday leapt 23% by floor area from the same period last year, boosted by improved market sentiment after the government's support policies, a survey by the China Index Academy showed on Tuesday.

Chinese tourists shelled out less money during their long holiday that ended Monday than before the pandemic, even as signs emerged that spending is stabilizing after a barrage of stimulus recently unveiled by the government.

China’s Golden Week holiday affirmed a trend in more cautious spending, while consumers put greater emphasis on experiences.

The number of domestic trips and total travel expenditure during China's week-long National Day holiday exceeded last year's numbers, but per capita spending lagged pre-pandemic levels, according to the culture and tourism ministry.

During China's week-long National Day holiday, the number of domestic trips and overall travel spending surpassed last year's figures, but per capita expenditure fell short of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.