The Chinese mainland recorded 653.7 million inter-regional passenger trips over the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, a 2.5% year-on-year rise, data from the Ministry of Transport shows.
Celebrated from May 31 to June 2 as the Duanwu Festival, the long weekend spurred a travel boom dominated by road transport. Motor coaches, cars, and buses accounted for over 597.3 million journeys, highlighting the enduring appeal of flexible, scenic routes.
Rail services carried 48.03 million passengers, while waterways and airlines handled 2.73 million and 5.63 million trips, respectively. This diverse modal mix reflects a growing appetite for options that balance speed, cost, and the experiences along the way.
Experts attribute the surge to improved digital booking platforms and expanded service networks. Online ticketing tools, mobile apps, and real-time updates have helped travelers navigate peak-period demand, making last-minute plans more feasible than ever.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads, these figures illustrate evolving patterns in holiday mobility. As the world looks toward post-pandemic recovery, flexible and sustainable transport solutions will be key to powering the next wave of cross-regional exploration.
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China reports over 650 million inter-regional trips during holiday
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