YANTAI - As the Qingming Festival ushered in a season of blooming flowers and warming weather, scenic spots across China saw a significant spike in visitors, with many embracing the outdoors for spring outings and cultural experiences.

Falling on April 5 this year, the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tributes to ancestors. The three-day holiday from Saturday to Monday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens to enjoy outdoor activities and sightseeing in pleasant springtime temperatures.
In Yantai City, east China's Shandong Province, more than 3,000 cherry blossom trees stretch for several kilometers in a park, drawing crowds eager to soak in the spring scenery.
The park has also set up a bustling market featuring over 100 stalls, along with a cherry blossom bookstore, tea-brewing corners, live concerts and Hanfu performances. The blossom viewing event is expected to run through late April.