Record-Breaking Travel Rush 🚆✈️
During the eight-day National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the Chinese mainland saw a historic surge in cross-regional trips. According to the Ministry of Transport, travelers logged about 1.24 billion trips in the first half of the break, highlighting how hungry everyone is to explore! 🌏
Daily Flow Tops 310M
On Saturday alone, passenger flows hit 301.29 million trips—up 6.1% from last year. Even more impressive? The average daily count during the first half of the holiday soared past 310 million. Talk about wanderlust on steroids! 💪
By the Numbers
- Railway trips: 18.33 million (+4.5%) 🚄
- Waterway trips: 1.91 million (+5.6%) 🚢
- Aviation trips: 2.32 million (+4.1%) 🛫
- Road travel: 278.73 million (+6.2%) 🚌 — still the crowd’s fav!
What It Means for You
These stats aren’t just numbers—they show how travel is booming as people reconnect with family, friends, and new experiences. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or eyeing an epic road trip, now’s the time to jump in and ride the wave! 🌊
Feeling inspired? Drop your travel plans below or tag a friend you want to road-trip with this holiday season! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
