(A brief opening ceremony was held to kick off the prohect)

But at the beginning, the number of visitors were much less than expected because of the hot weather. Some new projects are given a cold shoulder by the visitors.

Today is a weekend day, the world canival is expected to see its first peak day.

Zhang Shuhua, an organizer of the Carnival says that if weather and tourist demand permit, the operation might be extended to October 16, a week longer than planned.

The World Carnival landed in Beijing the first time in 2004 and received over 1 million guests in 52 days.

CRI Exclusive / Editor: Zhang Tairan

(Organizers and officials at the opening ceremony)