Stocking up on Chinese New Year goodies, reuniting with family, indulging in festive feasts, and attending lively temple fairs—China's Spring Festival is not just about tradition, it's a mega boost to the economy! 💹
This year, with the Chinese government designating New Year's Eve as a statutory holiday, the Spring Festival holiday stretches to eight days. More time off means more opportunities for businesses to thrive and for people to make the most of the festivities. 🛍️🎆
Extended Holiday Fuels Tourism Boom 🌍✈️
The eight-day break has ignited a tourism frenzy! According to the Ministry of Transport, this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to smash records with a whopping 9 billion cross-regional trips over 40 days. 🚄🚌
Many are combining family reunions with travel adventures. \"The longer holiday gives me the flexibility to both visit family and take a trip,\" says Fang Ying from Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. She's planning to reunite with her family before heading to Japan for some epic skiing! 🎿❄️
Whether it's exploring new destinations or embracing traditional celebrations, the extended Spring Festival is lighting up smiles and cash registers across China. Happy New Year! 🐇🥳
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
