FM spokesperson promotes Xi'an over May Day holiday

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian tweeted two pieces of content on his personal Sina Weibo account to promote Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on May 3.

One is a photo of Datang Everbright City and the other is a video of Xi'an.

The video showcases the city's beauty by blending history with modernity.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian tweets a video of Xi'an on his personal Sina Weibo account on May 3. [Photo/Xi'an municipal government's WeChat account]

As of 7 pm on May 3, the two posts had received 1,879 and 6,060 likes, respectively, and nearly 500 comments.

A man-made beach at Chang'an Park in Xi'an is bustling with tourists on May 3. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

During this year's five-day May Day holiday from April 30 to May 4, Xi'an took various measures to help boost its cultural and tourism market while also taking precautionary measures against COVID-19.

Unique tourism activities offered locals and tourists new experiences with traditional intangible cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology.

People enjoy themselves on the greenway along Bahe River in Xi'an on May 4 after renovations to the area. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]