Ready to ride the rails like never before? 🎉 This Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day combo is about to break records in the Chinese mainland. With an estimated 2.36 billion journeys over the holiday stretch, it’s shaping up to be the biggest travel surge yet!
On October 1 alone, passenger flow could top 340 million—that’s like cramming the entire population of the Philippines and Malaysia onto trains in a single day! Known as “land aircraft carriers,” high-speed trains are cruising at blistering paces of up to 350 km/h, making long-distance travel feel as smooth as scrolling your feed.
Why “Land Aircraft Carriers”? 🚄
These express trains zip across provinces, connecting mega-cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in just a few hours. For comparison, it’s like hopping from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in under 3 hours—no jet lag required.
What This Means for You
Whether you’re a student heading home for mooncakes or a young pro planning a city-hopping adventure, here are three quick tips to stay ahead of the rush:
- Book Early: Tickets drop weeks in advance. Set reminders on your phone or calendar so you don’t miss out.
- Pack Smart: Keep essentials in your backpack—phone charger, portable Wi-Fi and some snacks to beat the foodie queues.
- Go Digital: Most bookings and e-tickets are mobile-friendly. Say goodbye to paper slips and hello to contactless check-ins.
From festive lantern fairs in Shanghai to foodie hunts in Chengdu, the holiday vibe is on another level. Whether you’re exploring local eats or binge-watching dramas on the train, the Chinese mainland’s high-speed network has you covered. 🚆💨
Have your own travel hacks or holiday must-dos? Drop them below and let’s make this festive getaway the best one yet!
Reference(s):
China braces for record holiday travel, high-speed rail fleet ready
cgtn.com
