China’s 2026 Spring Festival Travel Rush to Hit Record 9.5 Billion Trips
China anticipates record 9.5 billion trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel period, testing transport networks and reflecting economic recovery.
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China anticipates record 9.5 billion trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel period, testing transport networks and reflecting economic recovery.
China anticipates a historic 539 million railway trips and 95 million air journeys during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, with road travel dominating inter-regional movements.
China’s 2026 New Year holiday sees surge in short-distance travel, with expressways and railways experiencing record demand. Expert analysis highlights practical seasonal factors driving trends.
China’s May Day holiday sees a significant surge in travel to smaller cities, with data showing a shift towards fourth-tier and county-level destinations, according to Ctrip’s latest report.