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Chengdu charms during Spring Festival

Chengdu saw a rise in both the number of tourists and in tourism revenue over the Spring Festival holiday from Feb 4 to 10.

According to data, 18.9 million tourists visited Chengdu, a year-on-year increase of 20.1 percent, while tourism revenue exceeded 20.7 billion ($3 billion), a year-on-year increase of 47.5 percent.

Chengdu's greenways have become a new tourist attraction, and 14 top tourist routes through the city allow tourists to enjoy pandas, linpan (a special settlement in Chengdu), greenways, ancient towns, food, music, and other cultural activities.

In addition to the popular scenic spots, rural tourism was also popular due to pleasant weather throughout the holiday. Tourists got a chance to experience the unique culture of Chengdu and admire the city's beautiful scenery at night.