During the Qingming Festival (also known as Tomb-sweeping Day) holiday, Hangzhou welcame 3,940,100 tourists, with ticket sales of the scenic area up 200 percent, ranking third in the list of tourist destinations across the country. The popular tourist spots, such as Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, Xixi Wetland, Songcheng and Qinghefang Historical Street, were highly favored by tourists.

Appreciating spring became very popular during the holiday. Baima Lake, Taiziwan Park and other flower viewing landmarks saw a surge in tourists, with ticket sales soaring significantly.

The rural tourism activity during the tea season was also popular. The agritainment in Longwu Tea Town was favored by tourists.

In addition, wandering in the countryside was a new choice of rural tourism. Tourists can enjoy fun of hiking, appreciating spring scenery and tasting delicious food. “Spring Food” Fair in Linping Yunhe Sub-district, Lin’an Rapeseed Flower and other rural scenic spots attracted a lot of tourists.