🚄✈️🚗 China's transport network was buzzing with activity on Sunday, as over 273.75 million passenger trips were made on just the second day of the Chinese New Year holiday! 🎉 That's a whopping 22.6% increase from the same day last year. 📈
Highways were jam-packed with excitement, accounting for 261.64 million trips, up 21% year-on-year. It's like the entire population hopped into their cars for a grand road trip! 🚗🚗🚗
The rails weren't left behind either. 🛤️ With 8.97 million railway trips, a surge of 71.8%, trains were the go-to for many eager travelers. Choo-choo! 🚂
Taking to the skies, air travel soared with 2.17 million trips, marking an incredible 75.3% rise. Looks like everyone's flying high this New Year! ✈️✨
Even the waterways saw a splash 💦 with 977,000 passenger trips, up 42.2%. From ferries to boats, folks were sailing into the festive vibes. 🚢🌊
The Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival 🧧, is the most significant celebration in China, falling on February 10 this year. The epic holiday travel rush, which started on January 26 and runs until March 5, is all about reunions and homecomings. 🏠❤️ It's the time when families come together, traditions are honored, and new memories are made.
So whether by land, air, or sea, people are on the move, embracing the festive spirit and embarking on their New Year adventures! 🌟✨
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China sees over 273 mln passenger trips on 2nd day of New Year holiday
cgtn.com
