Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the renovated Longfusi commercial area in Beijing's Dongcheng District on Tuesday, extending Spring Festival greetings to all Chinese people.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, paid an inspection tour of the Chinese capital from Monday to Tuesday.

Arriving at the Longfusi commercial area on Tuesday, Xi was briefed on urban renewal efforts.

He stopped by a store of the traditional bakery brand Daoxiangcun, where he watched pastry-making.

At a Spring Festival market, he visited various stalls selling festive goods and talked with people there, sharing memories of his visits to the area when he was young. He also bought some specialty food and culture-themed products.

Xi said he was very pleased to see the bustling, vibrant festive scene and well-stocked holiday goods.

The Spring Festival is an important occasion for the people, Xi said, urging officials at all levels to make solid efforts in ensuring people's wellbeing and strengthening workplace safety so that everyone can enjoy a joyful Chinese New Year.

Xi wished all Chinese people good health, career success, and family happiness. He also wished the country peace and prosperity in the Year of the Horse.