Coronavirus: Tourist sites packed in China after lockdown lifted

The lockdown in China has been lifted, and now people are gathering in large groups at popular tourist sites and major cities in the country.

Thousands of people were packed into Huangshan Mountain park in Anhui province.

It was so crowded that it was closed to more visitors before 8 a.m. local time Saturday. It has a 20,000 person daily capacity, Global Times, a China state-run media organization said, according to CNN.

This weekend was the Qingming Festival, the Global Times reported.

It is also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, when people go outside to enjoy spring, while also showing respect to ancestors.

>> How many coronavirus cases are near me: County-by-county map

Shanghai’s Bund waterfront shopping district went from being deserted to streets filled with shoppers and tourists, CNN reported.

In Beijing, city parks and open spaces were packed with people.

While there were many people leaving their homes for time outside, they were taking precautions, wearing masks while in the crowds.

>> Coronavirus: University develops baking process to decontaminate face masks

China has more than 82,640 cases of coronavirus and 3,335 reported deaths, CNN reported.

>> Coronavirus checklist: 100-plus disinfectants that may kill coronavirus on surfaces

>> Coronavirus symptoms: What you need to know

>> Coronavirus: Know the facts directly from the CDC

>> Coronavirus: Can the government make you stay home if you are sick?

How to greet others while staying safe from coronavirus How to greet others while staying safe from coronavirus