China's Spring Festival, the world's largest annual human migration, is in full swing—and this year’s travel rush is breaking records. From bustling cities to rural hometowns, millions are embracing the centuries-old tradition of family reunions. 🌏✨
Meet Wang Hui, a Shenzhen-based mom who boarded the first high-speed train to Xi’an at 6:08 a.m. with her family. 'I’ve built a life here, but my heart always races for home during the Spring Festival,' she said, her smile cutting through the early morning chill. For Wang, the 1,600-kilometer journey is a small price for the warmth of ancestral customs and her parents’ homemade dumplings. 🥟
Zhong, another traveler returning to Hunan Province after a decade in Shenzhen, echoed the sentiment. 'No matter how modern the city gets, nothing replaces the lantern-lit streets of my hometown during the Festival,' she shared. Her meticulously planned trip reflects a nationwide rhythm: 90 million rail trips are expected in just 10 days, with high-speed trains like hers symbolizing China’s blend of tradition and innovation. 🚅
Behind the stats? A cultural heartbeat. From temple fairs to red envelope gifting, the Spring Festival remains a time when tech-savvy youth and elders alike pause to honor roots. As Wang put it: 'This isn’t just travel—it’s rediscovering what connects us.' 🧧
