Visitors flock to the iconic West Lake in Hangzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, during China's four-day Labor Day holiday on May 1. [Photo/IC]

Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, welcomed 3.42 million tourists during the four-day Labor Day holiday, up 7.5 percent from last year, according to statistics released by the local government on May 5.

Tourism revenue from major scenic spots including Xixi National Wetland Park, Lingyin Temple, and Qiandao Lake reached 225 million yuan ($33.4 million) during the holiday, which lasted from May 1 to 4.

The number of daily visitors to the Qiandao Lake Scenic Area broke a 2013 record, exceeding 40,000 on May 2.

People wearing cartoon costumes perform at Hangzhou Safari Park in celebration of the 15th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

Assorted activities showcasing Hangzhou's distinctive culture were held throughout the holiday, including 3D light shows, a cultural street market, and most remarkable of all cartoon and animation performances in Hangzhou Safari Park in celebration of the 15th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival.

To ease the traffic flow and improve tourism services for visitors, Hangzhou travel agencies and local scenic spots launched a slew of convenience services with the help of intelligent technology, including access to scenic spots by scanning QE codes, special travel routes, online booking, audio guides and electronic navigation in the parks.