Sports injects vitality into May Day holiday celebrations

BEIJING, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Bustling scenic spots, a travel rush, a surge in hotel bookings, these were commonly observed across China during the five-day May Day holiday as the tourism sector has recovered after the country optimized its COVID-19 response measures.

Many people are heading to sports venues or fitness tracks as an option for celebrating the holiday with sweat.

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