2026 Lunar New Year Travel Shatters Records China’s Traffic Volumes Surge 10.8% as Millions Flood Airports, Railways, and Roads
2026 Lunar New Year Travel Shatters Records China’s Traffic Volumes Surge 10.8% as Millions Flood Airports, Railways, and Roads As families gathered across the country for the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations, new official data show passenger traffic surged to levels far above what is usually seen on an ordinary day. During the holiday period this year, travel volumes were forecast to rise by 10.8% compared with regular daily figures earlier in 2026, signalling one of the most intense peaks in seasonal travel demand in recent years. This remarkable trend emerged from...
China Experiences Unprecedented Travel Surge During 2026 Lunar New Year with Record-Breaking Over Nine Billion Journeys as Families Reunite for the Year of the Horse Celebrations
China Experiences Unprecedented Travel Surge During 2026 Lunar New Year with Record-Breaking Over Nine Billion Journeys as Families Reunite for the Year of the Horse Celebrations China is witnessing an extraordinary travel surge during the 2026 Lunar New Year, with over nine billion journeys expected to be made as families reunite to celebrate the Year of the Horse. This record-breaking number marks a significant increase from previous years, reflecting the nation’s growing mobility and the deep cultural importance of this holiday. The annual travel rush, known as Chunyun, sees millions of...