China's National Day holiday travel frenzy is breaking records and recharging economies! On day two of the golden week, over 280 million cross-regional trips were recorded – a 4.1% jump from 2023 and 15% surge compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, per transport authorities. Rail travel alone saw 21.45 million passengers on Tuesday, marking a historic single-day high!
Meanwhile, Macao is living its best festive life . The SAR welcomed 166,100 visitors on October 2 – shattering its 2019 record. 'We've never seen border queues move this fast,' shared one excited traveler via WeChat.
To capitalize on the boom, Macao launched a mega shopping fest with 22K businesses participating. 'The certified shop guides helped me avoid tourist traps,' said Malaysian visitor Aisha Rahman, 24. The SAR also debuted its fourth sea-crossing bridge and lit up the sky with dazzling fireworks.
With daily passenger trips predicted to hit 277 million (+19.4% vs 2019), analysts say this travel tsunami signals strong consumer confidence revival. As night markets buzz and high-speed trains hum, China’s economic engines are firing on all cylinders.
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On day two of the golden week, over 280 million cross-regional trips were recorded – a 4.1% jump from 2023 and 15% surge compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, per transport authorities. Rail travel alone saw 21.45 million passengers on Tuesday, marking a historic single-day high! 
. The SAR welcomed 166,100 visitors on October 2 – shattering its 2019 record. 'We've never seen border queues move this fast,' shared one excited traveler via WeChat.
with 22K businesses participating. 'The certified shop guides helped me avoid tourist traps,' said Malaysian visitor Aisha Rahman, 24. The SAR also debuted its fourth sea-crossing bridge and lit up the sky with dazzling fireworks. 
