Stocking up on Chinese New Year goodies, reuniting with loved ones, feasting on delicious meals, and hitting up vibrant temple fairs – China's Spring Festival is here! 🎊 More than just family reunions, this cherished tradition is now a major boost to the economy. 💰
This year, with the Chinese government designating New Year's Eve as a public holiday, the Spring Festival break has been stretched to an awesome eight days! 🗓️ That's more time to celebrate and more opportunities for businesses to thrive.
Extended Holiday Sparks Tourism Boom 🛫
An eight-day holiday? Yes, please! 🙌 People's wanderlust is off the charts. According to the Ministry of Transport, this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to set new records. Over the 40-day period, cross-regional travel is projected to hit a whopping 9 billion trips! 😲
Many are mixing family time 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 fam before jetting off to Japan for some skiing action. 🎿❄️
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