China’s 2025 Spring Festival travel rush (chunyun) is breaking records before it even peaks! As of Saturday morning, over 311 million train tickets had been snapped up via the official booking platform 12306, according to rail authorities. The 40-day travel marathon, which started January 14 and runs through February 22, could see a jaw-dropping 9 billion cross-regional trips—enough for every person on Earth to travel once… and then some!
Dubbed the world’s largest annual human migration, chunyun sees millions crisscross China to reunite with family for Lunar New Year celebrations. This year’s numbers suggest even bigger crowds than pre-pandemic levels, with railways bearing the brunt of the travel frenzy. Pro tip for procrastinators: Book those return tickets ASAP unless you want to spend the holiday watching TikTok train hacks!
As of Saturday morning, over 311 million train tickets had been snapped up via the official booking platform 12306, according to rail authorities. The 40-day travel marathon, which started January 14 and runs through February 22, could see a jaw-dropping 9 billion cross-regional trips—enough for every person on Earth to travel once… and then some! 
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