The vibes were absolutely electric across the Chinese mainland recently as millions of people headed out for the five-day Labor Day Holiday! 🌟 As the second-longest break of the first half of the year, this holiday turned into a massive win for the tourism and leisure sectors.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the scale of the travel surge was honestly mind-blowing: 1.53 billion cross-regional trips were made, averaging about 300 million per day. That is a 4% increase from last year and a brand-new record! 📈
Road trips were the ultimate choice for most, with around 1.4 billion journeys—making up a whopping 91.8% of the total. A huge part of this was thanks to the holiday-exclusive toll-free policy for small passenger vehicles on expressways, making it way easier for friends and families to hit the road. 🚗💨
But it wasn't just about the highways. For those traveling longer distances, the railway system was a total game-changer. Data from China State Railway Group shows that 158 million rail trips happened during the travel rush starting April 29. May 1 alone saw a historical high of 24.84 million passengers! 🚄✨
To make the journey even more aesthetic, operators expanded their scenic train capacity, giving travelers a fresh and beautiful way to experience the landscape while moving between cities. Whether by road or rail, this Labor Day was all about exploring and recharging! 🌍💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
