The lilacs of Qingshui county are in bloom, their sweet fragrance enchanting the tourists. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

With the continued popularity of Tianshui Malatang, the number of tourists to major tourist attractions in Tianshui city soared during the May Day holiday. The Maiji Mountain Scenic Area became a top choice for many tourists, receiving 66,535 tourists on May 2 alone.

Tourist attractions in Dunhuang also witnessed a surge in tourists during the holiday period. According to statistics from the Dunhuang Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the city welcomed 551,900 tourists during the May Day holiday, a year-on-year increase of 45.89 percent. Tourism revenue reached over 450 million yuan ($63.47 million), representing a year-on-year increase of 37.47 percent.