🎊 The streets are buzzing, lanterns are swinging, and the aroma of festive delicacies fills the air – it's that magical time of the year again! China's Spring Festival, the most cherished traditional celebration, is not just about family reunions anymore; it's a powerhouse fueling the nation's economic engine. 🚂💨
This year, the excitement has soared to new heights as the Chinese government has designated New Year's Eve as a statutory holiday. This means the Spring Festival holiday has been extended to a whopping eight days! 🗓️🎉 Businesses are gearing up for a boom, and travelers are packing their bags.
Extended Holiday Fuels Tourism Boom 🧳✈️
The eight-day holiday has unleashed a wave of tourism enthusiasm. According to the Ministry of Transport, this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to set new records in total trips. Over the 40-day period, cross-regional travel is projected to reach an astonishing 9 billion trips! 🌍🚆
Many are seizing this opportunity to combine family time with adventures. Fang Ying from Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, shared her excitement: \"The longer holiday gives me the flexibility to both visit family and take a trip.\" After reuniting with her loved ones, she's heading to Japan for some epic skiing! 🎿🇯🇵
From bustling temple fairs to serene snowy slopes abroad, the extended holiday is igniting consumer spending across various sectors. Retailers are rejoicing over the surge in festive shopping 🛍️, and the travel industry is experiencing a much-needed revival.
As the festivities continue, one thing is clear – the extended Spring Festival is not only warming hearts but also boosting China's economy. And who knows, maybe next year we'll see even more days added to the holiday! 😉🎆
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
