Extended Spring Festival Holiday Fuels Travel Surge in 2026
The 2026 Spring Festival’s nine-day holiday drives record travel demand across Asia, with domestic innovation and international destinations preparing for unprecedented visitor numbers.
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The 2026 Spring Festival’s nine-day holiday drives record travel demand across Asia, with domestic innovation and international destinations preparing for unprecedented visitor numbers.
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Dujiangyan Zhongshuge in Sichuan Province offers visitors a magical journey with its futuristic design, mirrored ceilings, and integration of local cultural elements, creating a unique reading experience.
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Discover the ancient wonders of Carcassonne in France and Pingyao in the Chinese mainland—two cities that offer an immersive journey through history and culture.
Fields of rapeseed flowers in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, have burst into full bloom, offering visitors a breathtaking golden spectacle and a unique cultural experience.
Boasting over 600 years of history, Wulin Village in Fujian Province impresses visitors with diverse architectural styles, including traditional Minnan, Gothic, and Romanesque, making it a living architectural museum.
Bookings for cultural and culinary travel experiences in China have surged sevenfold ahead of the Spring Festival, according to data from Meituan and Dianping.
Pu’er in southwest China, famed for its tea, is now captivating tourists with its thriving coffee culture, drawing visitors to its coffee gardens and innovative attractions like the Moon Meditation House.
Nanjing, ancient capital of six dynasties, offers a blend of 2,500 years of history and modern culture. Discover its reconstructed wonders, contemporary art, and vibrant streets.
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