According to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, 147 key scenic sites and areas in Beijing received a total of 7.81 million visits during the Spring Festival holiday, which took place between Feb. 11-17 this year, accounting for 83.8% of that during the 2019 holiday. Total revenue reached around 612 million yuan ($94.81 million), 1.9 times that during the same period last year.

Here, we take a look at the 10 most-visited scenic sites in Beijing during the week-long traditional holiday. 

10. Shichahai scenic area

Location: Xicheng district, Beijing

Total visits: 202,000

Shichahai, the only open water landscape in the capital, consists of Qianhai (Front Lake), Houhai (Rear Lake) and Xihai (West Lake). Besides its ancient temples and historic sites, the area also features a variety of hutongs, restaurants, bars, cafes and boutiques.