China Braces for Record 9.5 Billion Trips in 2026 Spring Festival Travel Rush
China anticipates 9.5 billion passenger trips during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, marking a historic surge in inter-regional mobility and economic activity.
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China anticipates 9.5 billion passenger trips during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, marking a historic surge in inter-regional mobility and economic activity.
The 2024 Spring Festival travel rush has begun across the Chinese mainland, with transportation authorities projecting a record-breaking 9 billion trips as millions journey home to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun, begins with an estimated 9 billion trips over the next 40 days, potentially setting new records as people reunite for the Lunar New Year.