Spring Festival boosts consumption and tourism in Guanshanhu

During the Spring Festival holiday, Guanshanhu district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, saw strong consumer activity, blending traditional customs with modern shopping.

The 2025 Guanshanhu Lantern Festival and Temple Fair. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Major commercial areas welcomed 2.13 million visits, up 14.9 percent year-on-year and generating 203.8 million yuan ($28.38 million) in sales. Leading restaurants reported growth of roughly 14.8 percent. 

Wanda Plaza, MixC, and other venues hosted dragon and lion dances alongside cinema promotions and store discounts, driving both foot traffic and sales.

Tourism thrived, with 492,800 visits as of Feb 4, up 16.1 percent year-on-year and bringing in 324.3 million yuan. Lantern fairs, interactive performances, and food markets created a lively holiday atmosphere.

Cultural events, including children's calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and library and reading check-ins, drew many residents and added to the festive spirit.