China's financial hub Shanghai took the crown on the list of China's top 10 cities by consumption from January to May as China's economy recovers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 21st Century Economic Research Institute.

Consumers browse snacks at a Bestore outlet in Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province. [Photo by Song Rongcheng/For China Daily]

People visit intangible cultural heritage museums at Pingyao ancient street in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, on June 6, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Jinxiangcao Valley of Nanjing's Jiangning district is shrouded by mist and attracts many visitors. [Photo by Fan Junyan/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A view of Qili Shantang Scenic Area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, on May 28, 2020. [Photo/Sipa]

The city glows in this night view of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, from 2018. [Photo/Sipa]

People shop at a night market in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on June 4, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

A view of the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, on June 14. [Photo/China Daily]

Students majoring in e-commerce participate in a livestreaming class at Chongqing Business Vocational College in May. [Photo/China Daily]

A photo shows a night view of the central business district in downtown Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Sipa]

An aerial photo taken on Oct 15, 2019, shows a view of the Lujiazui area in Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]