China expects record 9.5 billion trips in Spring Festival travel rush

The total number of inter-regional passenger trips across China during the upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun, is expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, according to a press conference held on Thursday.

January 29, 2026

China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush

​Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Thursday.

January 30, 2026

China expects largest-ever Spring Festival travel rush

China is preparing for what could be the largest Spring Festival travel rush in its history, with cross-regional passenger trips expected to reach 9.5 billion, officials said in Beijing on Thursday.

January 30, 2026

Nation gears up for Spring Festival rush

With cross-regional trips expected to hit 9.5 billion, China is preparing for what could be the largest Spring Festival travel rush in history — a massive migration that not only reunites families but also puts the country's transportation system to the test.

January 30, 2026