A sea of flowers in Xiqing district, Tianjin. [Photo/WeChat account: TjXqgov]
Xiqing district's cultural tourism market performed well during the Qingming Festival holiday. Scenic spots, rural tourism villages, and commercial complexes launched diverse activities featuring cultural experiences, countryside outings, and culture-commerce-tourism integration, boosting consumption.
Cultural experiences were improved through a variety of distinctive events. Yangliuqing Ancient Town hosted a spring fair featuring hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) photo spots, interactive games, group painting, kite flying, and sweet green rice ball making, along with folk performances and crosstalk.
Shijia Dayuan presented interactive dramas and guided talks on local merchant history, while cultural and creative festivals showcased local products. Traditional crafts like porcelain mosaic and woodblock rubbing also attracted visitors.
Spring outings drew crowds to outdoor venues. Xiqing Country Park offered flower-viewing experiences with themed drinks and majestic scenery. Tree Frog Tribe Ideal Village held a kite festival with rice ball making and kite painting.
Culture-commerce integration energized holiday consumption. Major business districts launched activities such as a children's market with sugar painting, dance shows, and a magic cube competition.