(Yicai Global) May 5 -- The box office revenue on the Chinese mainland during the May Day holiday reached CNY1.6 billion (about USD 247.2 million) as of today's 5 p.m., the country's film regulator said.

Romantic drama "My Love" and spy thriller "Cliff Walkers" are the top earners, pocketing 490 million yuan and 474 million yuan, respectively, according to data by the China Film Administration.

The May Day holiday lasts from May 1 to 5.

Editor: Chen Juan