At 5:30 a.m., Shenzhen North Railway Station buzzed with activity as passengers prepared to embark on journeys across China for the Spring Festival. Among them was Wang Hui, a mother and permanent resident of Shenzhen, waiting to board the first high-speed train to Xi'an City, departing at 6:08 a.m.
\"Despite building a life here, I always yearn for my hometown, especially during the Spring Festival,\" Wang shared. \"I've been in Shenzhen since university, and now I have my own family, but every year, as the Spring Festival approaches, I can't help but feel the pull of home.\"
Similarly, Ms. Zhong was heading back to her hometown in Chenzhou, Hunan Province. Having lived in Shenzhen for over a decade, she acknowledged that the city's rapid growth hadn't diminished her feelings of homesickness during this traditional holiday.
\"I've planned this trip for a month,\" Zhong said. \"The Spring Festival is when you want to be with family and embrace the traditions that connect us.\"
The scene at the station reflects the profound cultural significance of the Spring Festival, as countless individuals journey home to reunite with family and celebrate traditions. This annual migration contributes to a record-breaking travel season, highlighting the enduring importance of familial bonds and cultural heritage in modern China.
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China's Spring Festival: Record-breaking travel, cultural feast
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