China's tourism market went into full swing during the just-finished five-day Labor Day holiday, from Thursday to Monday.

Latest figures unveiled by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism show that over the long break, domestic scenic spots have received about 314 million visits, up 6.4 percent year-on-year. Travelers have spent over 180 billion yuan ($25 billion) on tourism consumption, with the number rising by 8 percent year-on-year.

Destinations with strong cultural vibes or well-preserved ancient Chinese architecture, such as Tengchong in the southwestern province of Yunnan and Xixian in Shanxi, are favored by travelers, said the ministry.

Beijing recorded more than 17.9 million tourist trips, marking a 5.6 percent year-on-year increase, according to Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

The capital's tourism revenue during the period reached 20.98 billion yuan (about $2.9 billion), up 6.9 percent compared to the same period last year.

Wangfujing shopping street, Beijing Olympic Park, Xidan commercial district, Nanluoguxiang Lane known for its well-preserved quadrangle courtyards, and the Summer Palace were among the top 10 most-visited places in Beijing during the holiday.

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Hainan province saw a substantial rise in international travel during the holiday, with border authorities processing 38,000 inbound and outbound passengers, a 51.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

From Thursday to Monday, the five-day holiday, the Haikou General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection cleared 292 transportation vehicles, according to official data.

The inbound and outbound tourism market has also experienced a boom over the holiday. According to the ministry, about 57.4 percent of inbound travelers to the mainland during the Labor Day holiday are from Myanmar, South Korea, Malaysia and Australia, thanks to the optimized visa and tax refund policies.

The ministry added that overseas destinations such as Japan, South Korea and Singapore have attracted crowds of Chinese travelers over the five-day holiday. Other popular overseas destinations for Chinese people to spend their vacation include Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Cambodia and Russia.

With Xinhua inputs