China's chunyun — the Spring Festival travel rush — kicks off on February 2 and wraps up on March 13. Over these 40 days, the country will see a record surge in inter-regional trips as people head home for the holidays. 🎊
By rail: The national railway network is set to handle 539 million passenger trips, a 5% jump from last year. 🚆
By air: The Civil Aviation Administration of China forecasts a record 95 million passenger flights during this period. ✈️
By road: Highways are expected to be buzzing with a road trip boom. Authorities are rolling out measures to keep traffic flowing, enhance safety, and tackle any extreme weather hiccups. 🛣️❄️☀️
The countdown to China's 2026 chunyun is on — buckle up for the ultimate homecoming marathon! 🏠🎉
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China expects record inter-regional trips during Spring Festival
cgtn.com
