Chinese Daily Photos of 2023!!

Tourists visit Fuzimiao, or the Confucius Temple scenic area in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on May 2, 2023. [Photo/VCG]

China's tourism industry experienced a strong rebound during the May Day holiday, with tourists showing a keen interest in domestic travel.

A total of 274 million visits were made during the holiday, up 70.83 percent year-on-year, surpassing the 2019 level for the same holiday, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday.

Domestic tourism revenue during the holiday reached 148.05 billion yuan ($21.4 billion), a year-on-year increase of 128.90 percent, the ministry said.



Tourists enjoy camel ride at the Mingsha Mountain and Yueya Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, Gansu province, on May 1, 2023. [Photo/VCG]



An aerial photo of the tourists setting up tents is seen at the Wanpingkou Seaside Scenic Spot in Rizhao, Shandong province, on May 1, 2023. [Photo/VCG]



Tourists gather in Tian'anmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony in Beijing on May 1, 2023. [Photo/VCG]

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Tourists take photos in the scenic area of Slender West Lake, Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, on May 3, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]



An aerial photo of the tourists enjoying the May Day holiday at the square of the Flood Control Monument in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on May 3, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]



Tourists enjoy the night view of the Bell Tower in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on May 2, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]



Tourists visit the Hongyadong tourist area in Chongqing on April 30, 2023. [Photo/VCG]



Visitors are seen at the Sanya Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Tourism Zone in Sanya, Hainan province, on May 2, 2023. [Photo/VCG]

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A Tibetan Opera troupe performs a classic Tibetan opera in Norbulingka, Tibet Autonomous Region, on May 2, 2023.(Photos: China News Service/Li Lin)



Audience enjoys a classic Tibetan opera in Norbulingka, Tibet Autonomous Region, on May 2, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)





Tibetan Opera troupes performed classic Tibetan operas during the May Day holiday. (Photos: China News Service/Li Lin)

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A performer prepares for the classic Tibetan opera in Norbulingka, Tibet Autonomous Region, on May 2, 2023. (Photo/China News Service)







With a history of more than 600 years, Tibetan opera, which combines rap, performance, singing and dancing with literature stories, is known as the "living fossil" of Tibetan culture.(Photos: China News Service/Li Lin)

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Children take part in an event during the 2023 Spartan Kids Race in Daxing district, Beijing on April 29, 2023. The race has become increasingly popular in recent years as it is believed to be conducive to tempering children's will and promoting the spirit of teamwork. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY



People read at a bookstore in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province on May 2, 2023. As a city with a vibrant reading atmosphere, Yangzhou has numerous bookstores and public libraries, which attract many residents during the May Day holiday. MENG DELONG/XINHUA



Ship passengers interact with black-tailed gulls off Hailyu Island in Rongcheng, Shandong province on May 2, 2023. More than 10,000 gulls and Chinese egrets migrate to the island every spring and summer, drawing tourists from near and far. LI XINJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY



A symphony concert is staged for the public at Hukou Waterfall in North China's Shanxi province on April 30, 2023. LYU GUIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY



Tourists view a lion dance performance in Foshan, Guangdong province on April 29, 2023. MENG ZHONGDE/CHINA NEWS SERVICE

A worker is busy at an auto parts company in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, on May 4, 2023. On the first work day after the five-day May Day holiday from April 29 to May 3, enterprises nationwide began production for domestic and overseas orders. [Photo/Xinhua]



Workers produce socks for overseas market at a company in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 4, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]



Workers produce cross-country motorcycle for overseas market at a company in Jinhua city, Zhejiang province, on May 4, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]



Workers are busy fulfilling overseas orders at a clothing company in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 4, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Under the theme of "Arise", the 10th Wuzhen Theater Festival will take place from Oct 9 to 29 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. [All Photos provided to China Daily]



The theme has been elaborated as "taking off in flight and setting forth on new journeys" by the festival's committee.



On May 5, the committee announced the topic for the emerging theater artists' competition, which features three elements: train tickets, world famous paintings and horses.



Applicants are required to use the three elements to create theatrical productions that last less than 30 minutes. The committee will provide a simple stage set, such as tables and chairs. Applicants cannot produce or take large stage sets.



The deadline for application is Aug 20 and 18 winners will be announced on Sept 24 and will be staged during the Wuzhen Theater Festival. Six winners will be selected after the public performances during the festival.

A police officer handles exit formalities of tourists at Luohu Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on May 3, 2023. The port is handling large customs clearance volumes as the five-day May Day holiday comes to an end. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)




Travelers depart for Hong Kong at Luohu Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on May 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)




Travelers enter Shenzhen at Luohu Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on May 3, 2023.(Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Villagers make traditional salted duck eggs at Dingshanhe Village, Tangqi Township, Linping District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 4, 2023. Villagers mark the upcoming "Lixia", or beginning of summer, by making various kinds of traditional food here. "Lixia" falls on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)



Children learn to make rice pastries at Dingshanhe Village, Tangqi Township, Linping District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)



This photo shows dog-shaped food made from glutinous rice flour by villagers at Dingshanhe Village, Tangqi Township, Linping District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)




Children collect rice from neighbors to make meals at Dingshanhe Village, Tangqi Township, Linping District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)