(Yicai Global) Sept. 25 -- China's mainland stock markets opened lower as investors chose to cash out after yesterday's gains.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.26 percent to 2,977.67. The Shenzhen Component dropped 0.44 percent to 9768.38. The ChiNext Price Index slid 0.5 percent to 1,686.19.

Chinese stock exchanges will go on holiday from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8 as the country celebrates its National Day.

Editor: Emmi Laine