China's Spring Festival Travel Boom: Homecoming Trips Up 23% 🚄✨
The Spring Festival, China's most cherished time for family reunions, is bigger than ever in 2024! 🎉❤️
This year, the number of people returning home soared by an impressive 23% compared to last year, according to big data analysis from China Mobile. The festive spirit is truly in the air!
On February 8, trains were packed with 12.9 million passengers crisscrossing the country. By February 9, over 170 million people had hopped on trains during the Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun (春运) in Chinese. That's some serious movement! 🚆🧳
Interestingly, railway passenger numbers dropped by about 40% on February 9, the eve of the Lunar New Year, compared to the previous day. Seems like everyone made it home just in time to celebrate! 🏠🌙
Starting from January 26, the 40-day travel rush is expected to see a record-breaking 9 billion cross-regional passenger trips, as per the Ministry of Transport. Yes, you read that right—9 billion! 🤯
China Mobile's data suggests the peak of travel will hit on the fourth day of the Spring Festival. Plus, the average journey home is about 509 kilometers. Talk about going the distance for family! 🥰
Chunyun is considered the world's largest annual human migration, and this year it's reaching new heights. It's heartwarming to see so many people reconnecting with loved ones. Safe travels and happy reunions to all! ❤️✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
