Core Insights - During the "May Day" holiday, over 60.49 million visitors attended museums in China, marking a 17% year-on-year increase and setting a new historical record [1] Group 1: Visitor Statistics - The total number of visitors to museums across China reached 60.49 million during the holiday period, with a significant increase compared to the previous year [1] - Popular museums such as the Palace Museum, the National Museum of China, and the Shaanxi History Museum experienced high demand, making tickets hard to obtain [3] - Several provinces, including Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Guangdong, and Sichuan, each welcomed over 3 million visitors to their museums [3] Group 2: Special Exhibitions and Events - The Palace Museum hosted four major exhibitions to celebrate its centenary, featuring renowned artworks such as Monet's "Water Lilies" and Song Huizong's "Dragon Stone" [3] - The Anhui Museum's new exhibition achieved a record attendance of 25,500 visitors in a single day, the highest since its opening 69 years ago [3] - National archaeological parks organized over 370 themed activities, including exhibitions, performances, and cultural markets, attracting 3.31 million visitors from May 1 to May 5, with 11 parks exceeding 100,000 visitors [4]