Jilin sees tourism boom during Spring Festival holiday

Jilin province in Northeast China received 14.72 million tourists from all over the world during the Spring Festival holiday from Feb 4 to 10, marking a year-on-year increase of 16.52 percent, according to the province's culture and tourism department.

The total tourism revenue reached 14.29 billion yuan ($2.11 billion), a year-on-year growth of 19.64 percent.

Tourism activities featuring folk culture, ice and snow, and hot springs were popular among visitors.

Tourists flock to the temple fair at Beishan Park in Jilin city of Jilin province on Feb 9. [Photo/VCG]

Tourists participate in ice activities at Beishan Park in Jilin city, Jilin province, Feb 9. [Photo/VCG]