Zhangye's nighttime consumption surges in May Day holiday

Visitors watch the dance performance of flying apsaras in Ming and Qing Street streets in Ganzhou district, Zhangye, Gansu province on May 3. [Photo by Wang Jiang and Dong Xingping]

Scenic areas, which include Ming and Qing Street, Ganquan Red Tourism Resort and Zhangye Old Street attracted lots of tourists.

The district scientifically mapped out stalls for specialty snacks, cultural and tourism commodities and conducted a host of promotional activities in shopping, catering, fitness and the leisure sectors.

In addition, stores were encouraged to extend their business hours, and enterprises were called on to explore internet plus business models to spur market vitality.