Stocking up on Chinese New Year goods, visiting loved ones, indulging in reunion feasts, and attending vibrant temple fairs – the Spring Festival is buzzing with activity!
This year, the Chinese government announced New Year's Eve as a statutory holiday, extending the Spring Festival break to eight days. This means more time for celebrations and, you guessed it, more opportunities for businesses to thrive. 📈🎉
Extended Holiday Fuels Tourism Boom
The longer break has ignited a massive surge in travel enthusiasm. According to the Ministry of Transport, this year's Spring Festival travel rush is set to break records, with cross-regional trips expected to reach a staggering 9 billion over the 40-day period.
\"The longer holiday gives me the flexibility to both visit family and take a trip,\" says Fang Ying from Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. She plans to reunite with her family before heading to Japan for some skiing action on her Spring break. ⛷️✈️
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