A surge of travel enthusiasm is sweeping across China as the Spring Festival kicks off! 🎊 On January 28, the first day of the Chinese New Year holiday, the festive spirit was in full swing.
This year is extra special as it marks the first Spring Festival following its successful World Heritage inscription and the introduction of a longer eight-day statutory holiday, beginning on Chinese New Year's Eve. 🏮 This change has significantly boosted tourism and cultural activities, especially on New Year's Eve itself.
Many families are embracing a new tradition: visiting attractions together after their reunion dinner. 🍽️ It's become a fresh way to stay up late and welcome the New Year! On Tongcheng, one of China's major travel platforms, bookings for New Year's Eve tours have more than doubled compared to last year. Popular searches on the first day of the holiday include temple fairs, lantern festivals, shadow puppetry, and flower shows. 🎆
This vibrant trend showcases how people are blending traditional celebrations with modern experiences, making the Chinese New Year holiday more exciting than ever! 🌟
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cgtn.com
