Yantai saw a tourism?boom over the May Day holiday from May 1 to 4.

Official data show that a total of 22 scenic spots in Yantai received 843,900 tourists over the May Day holiday, generating revenues of more than 78.3 million yuan ($11.64 million), respective increases of 16.5 percent?and 18.9 percent?compared to last year.

This year, the city is promoting 68 tourism products and 183 cultural products and is offering a number of travel packages that include sea, land, and air transport, accommodations, and both day and night time excursions.

Buildings alongside the coastline in Yantai are lit up to celebrate the May Day on April 30. [Photo/IC]

Visitors swarm into Mushi Manor in Qixia, Yantai, East China's Shandong province. It is currently the most complete and typical landlord manor in China. [Photo/VCG]

Rural tourism proves to be popular during the May Day holiday in Yantai. Photo shows tourists on the way to Majiagou Flower Festival. [Photo/IC]