People enjoy the festive atmosphere as Chinese New Year approaches in Chongqing on Feb 5, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

The upcoming Spring Festival, traditional Chinese New Year, has boosted consumption and tourism in different parts of China.

Tourists flock to scenic spots to enjoy the festive atmosphere as Chinese New Year approaches in Chongqing, promoting the local tourism industry's development.

Others visit a flower market on the water for the Chinese New Year in Foshan, South China's Guangdong province.

The Chinese New Year has not only helped flower markets thrive but also increased the popularity of the intangible cultural heritage, becoming an important driving force for the local economic development.