Hello travel enthusiasts! During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (May 31 – June 2), the Chinese mainland saw a staggering 657 million cross-regional trips – that’s an average of 219 million journeys per day, marking a 3% increase over last year. 😎
Rail travel reached 47.108 million trips overall (about 15.7 million daily), registering a 2.3% rise. Meanwhile, road travel hit 600 million trips nationwide (roughly 200 million per day), up by 3.14%! 🚆🚗
Water transport recorded 2.88 million trips, and civil aviation managed 5.6 million passenger trips (averaging 960,000 and 1.87 million daily, respectively). These figures highlight how modern technology and traditional celebrations blend during one of the Chinese mainland's most vibrant holiday periods.
Whether you're planning your next adventure or simply excited by the latest travel trends, the Dragon Boat Festival offers a dynamic snapshot of our fast-paced world. Stay tuned for more updates!
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China records 657m cross-regional trips over Dragon Boat Festival
cgtn.com
