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! 📱💨
