Before-and-after photos show how China's popular tourist attractions have changed since lockdown

People enjoyed springtime and sun for the first time in months at West Lake.

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West Lake has many cultural ties to poems and literature throughout China's history.

Tourists couldn't resist the beauty.

Many reopenings aligned with the country's four-day International Worker's Day holiday. The holiday started on May 1, and it's designed to celebrate workers' contributions to the country.

Located in Northwestern China's Gansu Province, the national park has colorful mountains with contrasting stripes. Hikers come to trek these technicolor rocks.

Although the bazaar didn't close, it remained largely empty while individuals stayed home. Now, a few people venture back out to the area.

The garden was built by the Ming Dynasty more than four centuries ago. Millions of visitors wander through the garden and its surrounding area each year.

In need of some fresh air, visitors set out to the lakes when it reopened in April.

The popular natural attraction brings millions of tourists to the province each year. On a sunny day, visitors can take mind-bending photos.

The temple reopened three of its main buildings in March. People can still visit the park, although they're required to book in advance online.

According to China Highlights, the temple is the most important of Beijing's imperial temples. The Temple of Heaven Park is about 670 acres, and one of the most prominent buildings is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Every person who visits the tower reserves a spot online and wears a mask.

The Yellow Crane Tower, or Huanghelou, is one of Wuhan's most popular landmarks. It was built during China's Three Kingdoms Period in 233 A.D.

The government implemented strict guidelines for visitors. Floors are marked where people should stand, everyone is required to wear a mask, and officers guide visitors along designated routes, according to Lonely Planet.

The city was home to many Chinese emperors. It's now home to China's largest collection of ancient buildings.

The base held a welcoming ceremony to encourage visitors to come and see the pandas, which haven't interacted with tourists in months.

The Chengdu Panda Research Base is located in China's Sichuan province. This province is home to the majority of the world's endangered giant pandas, according to the base's website.

The Great Wall of China temporarily closed on January 25, and it was one of the first attractions to reopen in China.

The landmark is so popular, officials put a 65,000-person cap on how many people could enter each day last June.

The park reopened on May 11 and is welcoming 16,000 visitors a day, Reuters reported. Guests were required to complete temperature checks, wear masks, and remain socially distant. Yellow taped boxes filled the park's sidewalks indicating where guests should stand.

Disneyland Shanghai was a popular attraction for both domestic and international travelers. Due to the coronavirus, the park temporarily closed on January 25.