Qingdao WCNA enjoys bustling Spring Festival holiday

During the Spring Festival holiday, key scenic spots in Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA) received a total of 436,000 visitors, up 30.2 percent year-on-year. The sales volume of the 15 biggest shopping centers increased 86 percent compared with the previous month's total.

At Golden Beach Beer City, giant lanterns with different shapes, such as marine animals and flowers, were showcased and attracted crowds of visitors.

At the Dazhu Mountain scenic spot, visitors could participate in a great variety of festivities. While climbing the mountain and making wishes for the coming year, they could also experience the local culture and enjoy a festive atmosphere.

During the holiday, there were more than 100 activities related to cultural tourism held in Qingdao WCNA, with Qingdao Forest Wildlife World and SUNAC Cangma Mountain Skiing Park listed in 10 most popular scenic spots in Shandong province.

At the same time, shopping centers held promotional events and intriguing performances also attracted many visitors. At Wuyue Plaza, performances of Maoqian Opera, an intangible cultural heritage in Qingdao, were well received by viewers.

Furthermore, underpinned by favorable policies, the catering industry in Qingdao WCNA also enjoyed a prosperous holiday, which was exemplified by overflowing visitors and a surging sales volume.