China’s New Year Holiday Sees 142M Trips, $12B in Spending
During Jan 1–3, 2026, the Chinese mainland saw 142 million domestic trips and 84.8 billion yuan ($12.1B) in tourism spending, driven by winter tours, sun getaways, and visa-free visitors.
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During Jan 1–3, 2026, the Chinese mainland saw 142 million domestic trips and 84.8 billion yuan ($12.1B) in tourism spending, driven by winter tours, sun getaways, and visa-free visitors.
During the New Year holiday (Jan 1–3, 2026), the Chinese mainland logged over 6.61 million cross-border trips, with daily averages up 28.6% year-on-year.
Chinese mainland’s tourism market kicked off 2026 strong, with New Year’s Eve travel searches jumping 58% YoY for festive countdowns, fireworks and light displays.
China’s New Year holiday sparked a massive travel surge! With both international visitors and Chinese travelers on the move, the tourism boom is lighting up China’s economy. 🎉✈️