Hey travel enthusiasts! 🌏 China's summer travel season just wrapped up, and it's been hotter than ever! 🔥 From bustling cities to serene cultural spots, everyone's been on the move.
Busting Records on Rails and in the Air 🚄✈️
Between July 1 and August 31, a staggering 887 million passenger trips were made on the railways! That's a 6.7% jump from last year, according to the China State Railway Group. Talk about riding the rails!
But that's not all! ✈️ Over the 62-day summer season, airlines soared with over 140 million passenger trips, marking a 12.4% increase year-on-year, says the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The skies were definitely busy!
So, if you felt that the tourist spots were a bit more crowded this summer, you weren't imagining things. 😉 China's tourism scene is heating up, and we can't wait to see what's next!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com