Multiple activities are held during the mountain opening festival. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn]

As the mountain gates open to welcome visitors, the festival marks the beginning of spring tourism in northern China.

"The cultural tourism has enriched the villagers and made our lives better," Wang Jinpeng, head of the Jizhou District Veteran Cadres Orchestra, said.

Zhou Jianan contributed to this story.