As summer vacation starts in early July, many cities in China are seeing an increasing number of tourists and the summer tourism market continues to heat up. Let's take a closer look.

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows people visiting the sand sculptures at the Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festival in Zhujiajian scenic spot in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. From the beginning of July, Zhujiajian scenic spot has ushered in the summer tourist season, receiving more than 20,000 visitors daily on average. Various activities have been held to attract tourists. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows fireworks at a beach in Zhujiajian scenic spot in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. From the beginning of July, Zhujiajian scenic spot has ushered in the summer tourist season, receiving more than 20,000 visitors daily on average. Various activities have been held to attract tourists. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows people enjoying themselves at a beach in Zhujiajian scenic spot in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. From the beginning of July, Zhujiajian scenic spot has ushered in the summer tourist season, receiving more than 20,000 visitors daily on average. Various activities have been held to attract tourists. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Tourists visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Tourists from Shenzhen of south China's Guangdong Province pose for a group photo at the west gate of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Tourists ride a tour boat at the Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Tourists ride tour boats at the Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Tourists visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Tourists visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Tourists visit the Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. Beijng is seeing an increasing number of tourists as summer vacation starts across China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

A child visits the Hangzhou Low Carbon Science and Technology Museum in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Zhou Fangling/Xinhua)

Children learn to dance at a daycare center in Dongpo District of Meishan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 7, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Zhang Zhongping/Xinhua)

A martial art teacher teaches students in Lanshan District of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Xu Chuanbao/Xinhua)

Children view animal specimens at Changzhou Museum in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Wang Qiming/Xinhua)

A student learns dancing under the guidance of a teacher in Wuzhi County of Jiaozuo, central China's Henan Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Wang Linfeng/Xinhua)

A child reads a book at a book store in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua)

A child views bottlenose dolphins at an aquarium in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Zhang Hui/Xinhua)

Children attend a physical exercise in Xiaochang Town of Zunhua, north China's Hebei Province, July 8, 2023. Students around the country enjoy a variety of activities during the summer vacation. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

This aerial photo taken on July 3, 2023 shows tourists viewing the scenery of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, on the border area between north China's Shanxi and northwest China's Shaanxi provinces. (Photo by Zhang Lan/Xinhua)

This aerial photo taken on July 3, 2023 shows tourists viewing the scenery of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, on the border area between north China's Shanxi and northwest China's Shaanxi provinces. (Photo by Zhang Lan/Xinhua)

Tourists take pictures on an observation platform at the Fuxi Mountain tourism area in Xinmi City, central China's Henan Province, July 9, 2023.

The city of Xinmi has taken advantages of its time-honored history and unique ecological resources to promote local tourism. As summer vacation has arrived, the Fuxi Mountain tourism area and Enjoy International Tourism Resort, two major scenic spots in Xinmi, have attracted many tourists. (Xinhua/Wu Gang)

Tourists are seen in front of a waterfall at the Fuxi Mountain tourism area in Xinmi City, central China's Henan Province, July 9, 2023.

The city of Xinmi has taken advantages of its time-honored history and unique ecological resources to promote local tourism. As summer vacation has arrived, the Fuxi Mountain tourism area and Enjoy International Tourism Resort, two major scenic spots in Xinmi, have attracted many tourists. (Xinhua/Wu Gang)

People visit a historic and cultural block of Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Tourists buy snacks at a store in a historic and cultural block of Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows the 2023 Fest To Go music festival in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The two-day 2023 Fest To Go music festival kicked off at a park in Hohhot on Saturday, attracting local residents and tourists to enjoy shows and cultural activities. (Xinhua/Bei He)

People have fun during the 2023 Fest To Go music festival in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 8, 2023. The two-day 2023 Fest To Go music festival kicked off at a park in Hohhot on Saturday, attracting local residents and tourists to enjoy shows and cultural activities. (Xinhua/Bei He)

People buy snacks at a Thai food stall of the Baishamen cultural and creative bazaar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

This aerial photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows the Baishamen cultural and creative bazaar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)