Hold onto your hats, travelers! China is gearing up for a historic 270 million daily trips during this year's five-day Labor Day holiday starting Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Transport, this year's travel frenzy will outpace both 2023 and pre-pandemic 2019 levels – think of it as 'revenge travel' on steroids! 🌐
Private vehicles will dominate the roads, accounting for over 80% of all trips. Highways alone could see 63.5 million vehicles daily – nearly double the usual traffic. 🚘💨 Meanwhile, railways and airports are prepping for passenger numbers that exceed 2019 benchmarks, signaling a full rebound in mobility.
Here's a pro tip for road trippers: Toll fees for passenger vehicles (≤7 seats) will be waived nationwide during the holiday. Time to crank up those playlists and hit the road! 🎶
With the travel bug biting harder than ever, this holiday is set to rewrite China's mobility playbook. Whether you're exploring megacities or mountain villages – safe travels out there! 🏞️
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China expects 270 million daily trips during Labor Day holiday
cgtn.com
