As the May Day holiday comes to a close, more than 20 cultural and tourism activities put together by various tourist attractions in Tianjin's Xiqing district have been highly praised by visitors. Scenic spots, such as Yangliuqing Ancient Town, were bustling during the holiday, resulting in a prosperous cultural and tourism market throughout the district.
Xiqing's intangible cultural heritage market
Folk and intangible cultural heritage experience activities were popular among visitors. Yangliuqing Ancient Town scenic area has been upgraded to welcome visitors during the May Day holiday, leading to a surge in popularity. During the holiday period, over 100 performances, such as water shows, flower boat parades, and traditional New Year painting-themed dance performances, immersed visitors in the thousand-year history and cultural heritage of the ancient town.
At Xiqing's intangible cultural heritage market, 12 such handcraft experiences, including Yangliuqing paper-cutting and New Year painting printing, enabled people to personally experience the modern vitality of Xiqing's intangible cultural heritage.
In addition, outdoor leisure and eco-friendly rural attractions have increased their consumer offerings, becoming popular gathering spots. Shuixi Park has introduced natural campsites, outdoor cafes and a market for quality goods, providing visitors with more options. Moreover, there were camping music festivals, picnics and other activities, creating the perfect countryside holiday for locals and tourists.
Tourists engage in an activity at the camping site in Xiqing.