Shanghai receives over 7m tourists during May Day holiday

SHANGHAI -- Shanghai received a total of 7.07 million tourists during the May Day holiday, according to the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism.

From May 1 to Tuesday afternoon, the tourists contributed a total of 9.5 billion yuan (about $1.35 billion) in consumption, said the administration.

Over 130 tourist attractions in the city received 2.85 million visits during the holiday.

The tourism rebound came after a relaxation of travel restrictions amid dwindling COVID-19 cases in the country.

The city requires reservations for tours of all tourist attractions to prevent crowding while tourist sites should not exceed 30 percent of their daily or real-time visitor capacity.

Tourists are also required to wear face masks, show their health QR codes and have their body temperatures taken for their safety.