Spring Fun in China: Millions Travel During Qingming Festival 🌸
Have you ever heard of the Qingming Festival? It’s a special time in China when families remember their ancestors and also enjoy the beauty of spring! This year, during the three-day holiday, millions of people went on exciting adventures all over the country. 🚗🌼
Travel Galore! 🚗✈️
Guess what? Over 126 million trips were made during the holiday! That’s like almost everyone in Japan or Mexico traveling at once! People spent about 57.5 billion yuan (that’s around 7.9 billion dollars) on their travels. Wow! 💰
According to DiDi Chuxing, which is like China’s version of Uber, taxi rides increased by 14%! At the busiest times, more than 110,000 people were ordering rides every minute! 🚕
Crossing Borders 🌏
Lots of people also traveled in and out of China. There were over 6 million cross-border trips! And about 697,000 foreigners visited China during the holiday. That’s a big jump from last year! ✈️
Short and Sweet Trips 🏞️
Many families chose to take short trips nearby. More than 70% traveled for less than three days, and nearly half went by car. Road trip, anyone? 🚗
Flower Power 🌸🌼
Spring means flowers, and in China, flower viewing was super popular! Searches for “flower viewing” more than doubled compared to last year. People visited gardens, parks, and even took helicopter rides to see the blossoms from the sky! 🚁
In Shanghai, a cherry blossom festival lit up the night. Imagine walking under glowing cherry trees—so magical! 🌙🌸
Camping Craze ⛺
The sunny weather was perfect for camping. Campsites were buzzing with activities like meditation, boating, and even outdoor movies! At one campsite, up to 6,000 people visited each day. That’s like a small town! 🏕️
Because so many people went camping, companies that make camping gear are super busy. One company said their orders have increased by up to 30%, and they’re busy until May! 🛶🎒
New Adventures Await! 🎉
All these fun activities are giving a big boost to China’s “spring economy.” With so many people exploring and trying new things, the tourism market is buzzing with energy! ⚡
Who knows, maybe next year you’ll get to join in the fun and see the beautiful springtime in China! 🌸🌼✨
Reference(s):
Qingming Festival: New consumption frontiers energize China's market
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