Visitors play on a field Monday at an outdoor activity center near the town of Tantuosi in Beijing’s Mentougou district. Rural tourism has become popular in Beijing during the five-day Labor Day holiday. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A goat that visitors can feed stands in an enclosure at the center Monday. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

Children play on a round bed. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

Visitors relax. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

Children play with cookware at an outdoor grill kiosk. Visitors pay more than 300 yuan per person to use the kiosk. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

Even though the price is higher than most restaurants in Beijing, it is difficult to make reservations. With the capital’s restriction on in-restaurant dining over the May holiday, these restaurants are among a few public places in the city where people can still gather. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

Visitors brew tea under a tree Monday. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A visitor catches a nap. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A visitor sleeps on an outdoor bed. Photo: Zhang

A man flies a kite. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

According to the Beijing News, most scenic spots in Beijing’s suburban areas are still open despite movement restrictions. Visitors need to make reservations and provide valid certificates of negative Covid-19 test results to enter. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin