China's Dragon Boat Festival sparked a travel frenzy 🌪️, with 657 million cross-regional trips recorded over the three-day holiday! From May 31 to June 2, travelers flooded roads, rails, and skies to reunite with family 🏡, race dragon boats 🛶, and honor traditions.
🚆 Railways led the charge: 47.1 million trips (15.7M daily) – up 2.3% from 2023. Meanwhile, highways saw 600 million journeys (200M daily) as road trips gained 3.14% popularity.
✈️ Aviation hit new heights with 5.6 million air travelers, while waterways carried 2.88 million passengers. The numbers signal strong post-pandemic recovery and cultural pride – proving ancient festivals still drive modern mobility!
💡 Why it matters: This travel boom reflects China's growing domestic tourism economy and the enduring power of cultural traditions among younger generations. Bonus: Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings 🫔) sales likely skyrocketed too!
