Ready to get wanderlust? On October 1, the Chinese mainland's golden week holiday kicked off with a travel craze that left scenic spots fully booked by lunchtime. Millions hopped on planes, trains, and road trips to catch that perfect #GoldenWeek vibe. 🌕🚗✈️🚆
This year's twist: the Mid-Autumn Festival (hello, mooncakes! 🥮) landed smack in the middle of the National Day holiday. That extends the usual eight-day break – and with a little smart leave trickeration, you can even stretch it to a 12-day vacay (we see you, planners!).
The Ministry of Transport estimates a mind-blowing 340 million passenger trips on Day 1 alone. Over the entire holiday, cross-regional travel could hit a record 2.36 billion trips. Think of it as the biggest travel party on wheels, wings, and highways! 🚄🛫🚘
Why it matters to you: If you're booking flights or snapping Insta stories, you know the struggle is real. Ticket apps are your bestie – real-time updates, digital queue numbers, mobile wallet on standby… the works! For all the tech-savvy roamers in South Asia and Southeast Asia, these trends show how digital tools and social apps are reshaping travel plans, from the Chinese mainland to your own backyard.
Pro tip: Plan early, save the date, and follow hashtags like #GoldenWeek and #TravelGoals to catch pop-up deals and hidden gems before everyone else. Who knows, your next share-worthy sunset pic might be just a ballot entry away! 😉🌅
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China sees holiday travel boom as scenic spots sell out on the 1st day
cgtn.com
