The three-day New Year break from Dec 30 to Jan 1 was a good time for tourist attractions in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area, during which the Liangjiang International Movie city attracted 60,000 tourists and the light show in Chongqing Garden Expo Park received 56,000 tourists.

Known for its impressive recreations and displays of modern history and culture, the Liangjiang International Movie city has become a renowned domestic tourist destination, receiving a total of 6.5 million tourists in 2017.

Liangjiang International Movie City was recently classified as a national AAAA level scenic spot, after appraisal by the Chongqing Tourist Attraction Quality Rating Committee.

Liangjiang Movie city, a national AAAA level tourist region, receives 60,000 tourists during New Year break. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]

The city is a unique tourist area which combines themes such as film and television, culture, and leisure. Located in Longxing town in Liangjiang New Area, it is a 20 minute ride from the airport and a 30-minute ride from the city center.

Since 2012, the region has been renovating historic blocks and old buildings including Guotai Theatre, Qiansimen, and Qunlin Market.

The light show in Chongqing Garden Expo Park received 56,000 tourists over New Year break. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]

Another attraction in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing Garden Expo Park, drew in 30,000 visitors on New Year's Day alone to watch the debut of its light show. The show features a total of 51 sets of lights, the result of a month's worth of meticulous, pain-staking work from a group of 110 talented artisans.

The light show, organized by Chongqing Daily Media Group and Chongqing Garden Expo, officially started on Jan 1 to welcome the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival.

The "auspicious dog praying for luck" in the main square is the highlight of the show, as he blesses each visitor with good tidings and a happy New Year. His warm red glow and friendly façade perfectly encapsulate the joy of the Spring Festival.

The "auspicious dog praying for luck" set in Chongqing Garden Expo Park becomes the highlight of the show. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]