Tourists across China are enjoying the five-day International Workers' Day, or May Day, holiday availing themselves of plentiful sunshine, spring flowers and vibrant local festivities to make the most of this special time of year.
In Anhui province's Shexian County, picturesque peach blossom gardens were in full bloom, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation and photography.
In Dandong City, in the northeastern province of Liaoning, tourists strolled through vast fields of fragrant cherry blossoms while thousands of miles away in Wujiaqu, a county-level city in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 2.8 million tulips added a splash of color for visitors.
"The flowers are blooming beautifully. I'm very happy, and came out to relax and touch nature. I feel very relaxed here," said Zhao Xiaoqin, a tourist.
For those reluctant to take long tours, urban parks also hosted lively celebrations.
In Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, several famous classical gardens saw record visitor numbers with over 35,000 people flocking to the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to admire the scenic views.
Colorful hot air balloons in Hebei Province's Lulong County provided an immersive experience as crowds stopped to capture the vibrant displays on camera.
In Beijing’s Beihai Park the number of tourists has hit a record high so far this year. Tourists enjoyed boat rides and browsed new handicrafts at the park's lakeside on what was one of the busiest days of the year so far.
"Today we come here mainly to row a boat, and then we want to visit the cultural creation shop. The whole process is very happy," said Li Chen, a tourist.
For some, cultural exploration was the main attraction.
In Yunnan Province's city of Mile, visitors learned ethnic dances and went shopping in a cultural products fair. In China's northeastern province of Heilongjiang, spectators were treated to shadow puppetry shows.
Meanwhile in Sichuan Province's Dazhou City, the ethnic Tujia people staged traditional dances and folk performances to welcome visitors.
"It is impressive and makes me feel the very rich ethnic customs," said Zhou Li, a tourist.
Alternative agri-tainment activities like tea-picking and rural harvest tours proved popular as well. In Zhengzhou City in Henan Province, guests picked fresh cherries and enjoyed a sound sleep in farm houses after experiencing nature up close.
Others enjoyed scenic lakeside camping, music and food in Jilin Province's Meihekou county-level city. Floating down rivers in bamboo rafts amid lush scenery appealed to tourists in Pixiang City of Jiangxi Province.
By offering a glimpse into diverse local customs and flavors, China's colorful May Day celebrations brought joy to visitors and residents alike with their vibrant displays of art, culture and community spirit.