China is set to experience its largest-ever Spring Festival travel rush in 2025, with an expected 9 billion trips during the 40-day period, making it the world’s largest human migration. This colossal movement, which will run from January to February, highlights the nation’s focus on family reunions for Chinese New Year, a UNESCO-recognized cultural event.
The surge in travel is supported by extensive infrastructure improvements, including 33,100 highway charging stations, 14,000 daily trains, and 18,500 flights, ensuring smooth transportation for millions of road, rail, and air travelers. Technological innovations, such as NEVs, carpooling platforms, and intelligent charging robots, further enhance the efficiency of the journey.
The Spring Festival travel rush also attracts a significant number of foreign tourists, with international travel orders increasing by 203%, driven by visa-free transit policies and improved accessibility.
As millions embark on their travels, China’s Spring Festival rush represents a blend of tradition and innovation, celebrating cultural unity and progress on a global scale.
