Weihai among China's top 10 destinations for Spring Festival
China DailyThe performers dressed in folk costume perform in a folk parade. Weihai city in Shandong province launched more than 150 cultural tourism activities in six major categories during the Spring Festival holiday, offering residents and tourists splendid performances and exquisite travel experiences. Statistics from the Weihai Bureau of Culture and Tourism show that during the Spring Festival holiday, the number of tourists and operating revenue received at the city's 16 monitored scenic spots soared 204.96 percent and 153.32 percent, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023. Weihai was ranked second nationwide among the top 10 popular destinations, according to the 2024 Spring Festival Travel Consumption Report released recently by Tongcheng Travel. Weihai held various Spring Festival activities such as dragon and lion dance performances, cultural and creative exhibitions, Hanfu fashion shows, carnivals, and traditional Chinese operas, attracting numerous tourists to come and experience the festive atmosphere of civility, joy, unity, and harmony.