🎉 A surge in enthusiasm for travel is sweeping China as the Chinese New Year holiday kicks off! On January 28, the first day of the holiday, skies and roads were buzzing with excited travelers ready to embrace the festivities. 🧨
This year is extra special! It's the first Spring Festival following its successful World Heritage inscription 🌏 and the first under the newly extended eight-day statutory holiday that began on Chinese New Year's Eve. With more time to celebrate, tourism and cultural activities have skyrocketed, especially on New Year’s Eve! 🎇
After their traditional reunion dinners 🍲, many families are choosing to venture out and explore. Visiting attractions together has become the new way to stay up late and welcome the New Year. Talk about making memories! 💕
On Tongcheng, one of China's major travel platforms 🖥️, bookings for New Year's Eve tours have more than doubled compared to last year. That's huge! 📈 Popular search terms lighting up the platform on the first day include temple fairs, lantern festivals, shadow puppetry, and flower shows. Sounds like a vibrant mix of culture and fun! 🎭🌸
This travel boom not only brings families closer but also adds a festive energy that resonates throughout the country. Who wouldn't want to be part of this exciting wave? 🌊
So, whether you're exploring ancient temples 🏯 or watching mesmerizing lanterns float into the sky 🏮, this Chinese New Year is all about embracing tradition and adventure. Happy travels and a prosperous New Year! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
