Hold onto your red envelopes—China’s Spring Festival travel rush, aka chunyun, has officially kicked off! The 40-day period, starting Jan. 26, will see a staggering 9 billion trips as millions reunite with family for Lunar New Year celebrations. Talk about squad goals!
By the Numbers
Railways expect 480 million passengers (that’s 12 million daily trips!), while airports like Guangzhou Baiyun and Shanghai Pudong brace for mega crowds. Self-driving will dominate—80% of trips—as highways turn into parking lots.
Why It’s Bigger Than Ever
With the holiday extended to Feb. 10–17, pent-up demand for family time meets post-pandemic wanderlust. Think of it as a real-life Squid Game… but with more dumplings and fewer eliminations.
Whether by train, plane, or car, China’s homecoming season just got real. Stay tuned for updates as the world’s largest human migration unfolds!
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