Guiyang sees strong May Day holiday consumption surge

Guiyang's dining booms during May Day. [Photo/gywb.cn]

Guiyang witnessed a substantial increase in consumer spending during the May Day holiday, with consumption reaching 7.35 billion yuan ($1.02 billion), accounting for 33.3 percent of the province's total.

This impressive performance is primarily attributed to measures implemented by local authorities, including trade-in policies and the organization of 182 events such as road concerts.

The integration of cultural, commercial, sports, and tourism activities played a pivotal role in enhancing the retail sector, which saw an overall sales increase of 8.2 percent year-on-year. Notably, sales of tobacco and alcohol increased by 18.27 percent, while grain and food products rose by 9.1 percent.

To further bolster Guiyang's reputation as a culinary destination, authorities introduced a map and bus food routes, which contributed to dining reaching 780 million yuan.

The holiday period also saw significant sales in major commodities, driven by trade-in promotions. Sales of phones and laptops experienced a remarkable 22.1 percent increase, automobile sales rose 8.9 percent, and home appliances and audio-visual equipment saw an 8.6 percent increase.

A surge in road travel during the holiday also contributed to an 8.3 percent rise in petroleum and related product sales.

Guiyang business district bustles with consumers during the May Day holiday. [Photo/gywb.cn]