The Grand Tang Mall in Xi'an attracts tourists from all over the country with its colorful night scenery. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

The just-concluded May Day holiday boosted tourism in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province.

During the holiday, Xi'an received 14.02 million visits across all of its attractions, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.38 percent, with visitor spending reaching a total of 11.47 billion yuan ($1.59 billion), indicating a 6.72-percent increase compared to the previous year.

A Parade activity themed on Tang Dynasty (618-907) culture is on stage at Tang Paradise. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

Museums across the city saw a spike in visitors, with cultural and relic units across the city receiving approximately 1.55 million visits over the five-day holiday period. Notably, the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum saw a 5.52-percent year-on-year increase in visits, while the Shaanxi History Museum experienced a 4.11-percent increase.

The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum attracts many visitors. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]

Additionally, Xi'an's performing arts brand effect became evident with a total of 21 tourism performances staging 823 shows during this period, resulting in a 20-percent year-on-year increase in ticket revenue.

In addition, areas like the Grand Tang Mall and the Bell and Drum towers area became popular spots for visitors to experience wearing hanfu during the holiday.