Ever wondered just how massive China's summer travel season gets? Here's a jaw-dropping stat for you: As of Friday, China's railways have carried a whopping 872 million passengers this summer! 😮🚄
That's a 6.2% jump compared to last year, according to the latest data released on Saturday. Between July 1 and August 30, an average of 14.29 million people hopped on trains every single day. Talk about a travel rush! 🏃♂️💨
So what's fueling this epic journey frenzy? It's a mix of students heading home or to universities, families reuniting, and tourists exploring new destinations. With everyone eager to travel, China's railway stations have been buzzing non-stop. 🎒👨👩👧👦🌆
This year's summer travel rush stretches from July 1 all the way to August 31. And it's not just railways feeling the heat—according to the Ministry of Transport, there were 37.99 billion inter-regional trips made in China during the first seven months of the year. That's up 6.6% from last year! 🌐📈
Whether it's visiting loved ones, adventuring to new places, or heading back to school, China's travelers are definitely on the move. Where would you go if you were hopping on a train in China? 🚂✨
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China sees 872 million rail passenger trips in summer travel rush
cgtn.com
