Man covers Beijing manhole

From Australian boardwalks to Italian trains and London restaurants, travelers who hoped to leave the holiday crowds behind found plenty of company from home.

Shanghai police will impose temporary traffic controls in parts of the city from September 30 to October 7 to ensure National Day holiday lighting events run safely and smoothly.

A blind passenger offered 100 yuan to thank a driver for his kindness. The driver asked him to keep it – and to call whenever he needed help.