People dine at a restaurant in Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, during the National Day holiday. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]

Qidong's consumer market remained buoyant during the National Day holiday, with its major supermarkets and shopping malls generating more than 90 million yuan ($13.46 million) in sales, up 12 percent year-on-year.

To stimulate consumption, Qidong integrated its commercial and cultural tourism offerings and organized a series of promotional events, including a lifestyle-themed campaign, an auto show and an online shopping promotion.

The auto show and related activities saw 78 vehicles sold, with total transactions reaching 14.09 million yuan.

The catering sector also experienced a boost, with medium-sized and large restaurants posting more than 11 million yuan in revenue, up 13 percent year-on-year.