Unique accommodation options such as boutique hotels, recreational vehicles (RVs) and camping have emerged as a new travel trend in Lianyungang City in east China's Jiangsu Province, fueling local tourism ahead of the May Day holiday.

The upcoming May Day holiday in China, running from May 1 to May 5, is expected to drive strong demand for accommodation in Lianyungang, as many popular hotels and guesthouses neighboring major tourist attractions had already been fully booked as early as mid-April.
In the historic Old Street of Minzhu Road in downtown Lianyungang, boutique hotels have become a top choice for visitors seeking a sense of history.
Hotel managers say that both occupancy rates and bookings have continued to rise steadily throughout April.
"Since April, occupancy rates have remained stable at over 80 percent not only on weekends but also on weekdays, with rooms often fully booked. Rooms for the May Day holiday were booked out half a month in advance," said Li Hong, manager of a local boutique hotel.
Meanwhile, RV camping is also gaining popularity and has become one of the hottest trends for this year's May Day holiday.
The Qingsongling Forest Park has upgraded its camping facilities to better accommodate recreational vehicles.
"This is my first time traveling here in a RV. We dine and sleep in the vehicle, feeling quite relaxing," said a visitor.
Furthermore, bookings for tent campsites in the park have surged by about 60 percent compared to regular non-holiday periods.