BEIJING - A total of 7.48 million local residents and tourists have visited parks and scenic spots in Beijing during this year's Spring Festival holiday, which began on February 10.

Folk artists perform at a temple fair in Beijing on Feb 13. [Photo/Xinhua]

The fourth day of the lunar new year, or Wednesday, saw the peak with 1.46 million toursits, a Beijing Municipal Landscape and Forestry Bureau official said Friday.

Some 33 festive activities, including temple fairs, winter sports, flower viewing and blessing activities, are attracting tourists at Beijing's 26 government-run parks and scenic spots.

The Chinese New Year is an important occasion for family dinners, fireworks, and a trip to temple fairs.