China's Spring Festival travel rush estimated at record 9.4 billion trips
The total number of inter-regional passenger trips across China
during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, which concluded on
Friday, is estimated to reach a record 9.4 billion, according to
data from the Ministry of Transport, AzerNEWS
reports, citing Global Times.
Road travel accounted for about 8.74 billion trips, remaining the
busiest mode of transportation. Railway passenger trips totaled 538
million, while air travel handled 94.39 million passengers and
waterways recorded 35.95 million trips.
The travel rush, often described as the world's largest annual
human migration, highlights China's massive mobility and vibrant
economic activity. The Spring Festival, a traditional occasion for
family reunions, fell on Feb. 17 this year.
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