At the break of dawn, Shenzhen North Railway Station buzzed with an unprecedented surge of travelers eager to reunite with their families for China's Spring Festival. Among them was Wang Hui, a resident of Shenzhen since her university days, who was set to board the first high-speed train to Xi'an departing at 6:08 a.m.
\"I've been in Shenzhen for years and have built a life here,\" Wang shared, her eyes reflecting both excitement and nostalgia. \"But as the Spring Festival approaches, the longing for my hometown becomes irresistible.\" Despite the early hour, her enthusiasm was palpable as she anticipated the reunion with her loved ones.
Similarly, Ms. Zhong, another Shenzhen resident for over a decade, was en route to her hometown in Chenzhou, Hunan Province. \"Shenzhen's rapid growth is astounding, but nothing diminishes the homesickness that comes with the Spring Festival,\" she confessed. \"I've been planning this trip for a month. It's a time to be with family and cherish the traditions that bind us.\"
This year, China's Spring Festival travel rush is projected to set new records, highlighting the enduring importance of familial bonds and cultural heritage. The mass movement of people underscores a collective yearning to reconnect and celebrate time-honored customs despite the vast distances and bustling urban lives.
As trains and planes fill to capacity, the atmosphere across the nation is one of joyous anticipation. The Spring Festival, deeply embedded in Chinese culture, continues to be a unifying force that brings together generations and communities in shared celebration.
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China's Spring Festival: Record-breaking travel, cultural feast
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