Going for an outing to enjoy the spring is one of the traditional customs of the Qingming Festival. During this year's three-day Qingming holiday, many people decided to travel, providing a boom for the tourism industry, especially in hot destination cities. Our reporter Zhou Yixin has this report from one such city Hangzhou, in eastern Zhejiang province. 

It is the flower blossoming season in Hangzhou. Alongside the West Lake, peach blossoms are attracting tourists to slow down their pace and take photos.

ZHOU YIXIN, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province "I'm now near Duanqiao Bridge at the West Lake, where there's a constant stream of tourists. It is clear people are very excited about seeing the beautiful spring scenery here."

The large crowds didn't affect tourists' enthusiasm to come to the West Lake, as they grasp the precious spring time.

MENG LINGKUN, Tourist from Shandong "Enjoy the spring and the bright scenery. It's nice."

ZHAO YUJIE, Tourist from Anhui "I have come to the West Lake before. Because the scenery is so pretty, it attracts me to come here a second time."

At a museum near the West Lake, people are making appointments to visit tomorrow. Today's visitor limit has already been exceeded.

YU GONG, Security guard, West Lake Expo Museum "There usually aren't many people on weekdays, but it is packed every day during this holiday period."

Restaurant businesses are very busy, especially those in the scenic area.

ZHOU YUNJUN, Manager, Wanghulou Teahouse & Restaurant "During this year's Qingming holiday, the flow of customers is obviously large, with many tourists from across the country coming to our place to drink tea and dine."

Among the "Top 10 Popular Tourist Destinations for the Qingming Festival" released by Ctrip, Hangzhou ranks among the top three. The hotel industry has received a boost.

LEI YINGJIE, General Manager, Manju Hotel "On the first day of the holiday, our hotel was full, with many people booking family rooms. We found that there are more guests traveling with their children."

Taking a walk in a classical garden, enjoying the scenery of the West Lake by boat, or just sitting on the lawn and resting, Feeling the vibrancy of spring has been people's constant love since ancient times. And it is clear that in modern times, people's enthusiasm for the beauty of nature hasn't changed. Zhou Yixin, CGTN, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.