"Audience members who presented their tickets were able to enjoy discounts of up to 50 percent on local attractions, hotels, and dining," Su explained. "Participating sites included Dongjiang Bay Beach, the TEDA Aircraft Theme Park, and the Hangu Salt Fields. Some offers will remain valid until October."

"I flew from Yiwu, Zhejiang province, despite a two-hour flight delay, and arrived in Tianjin after 1 am just to see Zhang Yunlei perform," said Zhu Mei. "Festivals like this provide a rare chance to get close to idols and offer joy and emotional connection."

"I made so many preparations for this festival, from grabbing tickets to making support materials. It was an incredibly joyful experience. If I had to sum it up in three words, I'd say: immersive, enjoyable, unforgettable," said Liu Yunfei.

"From ticket sales to audience feedback, we can see Tianjin is well-suited to host such large-scale events. We hope the Mango Music Festival can return to Tianjin and Dongjiang every year," Wu said.

Bao Yan and Wei Qianqian contributed to this story.