Hey folks, May Day on the Chinese mainland kicked off with a bang! Transportation services reported a staggering 332.7 million inter-regional trips on Thursday—up 6.2% from last year—setting a record for the holiday season. 🚀
Road travel led the way with 305.61 million trips (a 4.7% increase), while journeys by water soared by an incredible 87.5% and air travel climbed 8.9% year-on-year. The railway network wasn\"t left behind either, handling an all-time high of 23.12 million passenger trips—a robust 11.7% jump!
The rail system ramped up operations with 13,800 passenger trains running on May 1, and bookings on the official 12306 platform highlighted popular destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Xi\"an, Nanjing, and Zhengzhou. Notably, travelers are exploring farther than ever before, with holiday bookings across 1,229 counties up 20% compared to last year. 😎✈️
These impressive numbers are a testament to the Chinese mainland\"s vibrant tourism and economic vitality. As tech-savvy globetrotters increasingly leverage online platforms for planning, this travel boom shows how our region embraces adventure and connectivity. Stay tuned for more updates on how travel trends are shaping our holidays!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
