May Day holiday reflects vitality of China's economy

"Flavor tours" have become a popular choice for holidaymakers, driving the hot consumption of catering businesses nationwide.

Data from online service platform Meituan shows that, in the first three days of the holiday, the volume of dine-in orders across the country increased by over 73 percent compared to the same period last year.

Chengdu, Hangzhou, Beijing, Chongqing, and Shanghai ranked among the top five cities for dine-in orders by out-of-town tourists.