China's tourism, film, and consumer goods markets have showcased significant economic vitality during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 15 to 17. This positive momentum is anticipated to continue as the country approaches the National Day \"golden week\" in two weeks.
On the second day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Monday, September 16, cross-regional travel volumes reached nearly 200 million trips, according to data from the Ministry of Transport reported by China Central Television.
The single-day railway passenger volume was approximately 11.8 million, with an additional 604 passenger trains introduced to meet demand. On China's roads, over 180 million trips were made, primarily consisting of short- to medium-distance self-driving journeys. Notably, new energy vehicles accounted for nearly 60 percent of the travel. In the aviation sector, there were 13,781 flights across the country, with passenger volumes reaching 1.55 million.
On the first day of the festival, Sunday, September 15, total cross-regional travel amounted to 215.92 million trips, marking a 37.9 percent increase from the same period in 2023 and a 13.3 percent increase compared to 2019.
Sales of National Day Train Tickets Begin
Starting Tuesday morning, train tickets for the 2024 National Day holiday have officially gone on sale. This year, the National Day \"golden week\" is expected to feature a blend of tourism, family visits, and student travel, with railway passenger traffic projected to remain high, according to relevant authorities.
The sustained growth in travel and consumption during these festive periods highlights China's robust economic recovery and the public's eagerness to engage in leisure activities. As the National Day holiday approaches, enterprises and service providers are preparing to accommodate the anticipated surge in demand.
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