With over two weeks to go before the Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival travel rush on the Chinese mainland kicked off on January 14 and will run until February 22. During this 40-day period, a record high of 9 billion domestic passenger trips is expected.
This massive surge in travel highlights the enduring cultural significance of the Spring Festival, as millions of people journey home to celebrate with their families. The unprecedented number of trips underscores the robust domestic travel infrastructure and the economic vitality of the Chinese mainland's tourism and transportation sectors.
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Spring Festival travel rush begins: 9 billion domestic trips expected
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