Millions Travel Across China During Qingming Festival! 🚗🚄✈️

Hey there! Have you ever heard of the Qingming Festival? It’s a special time in China when families come together to honor their ancestors and enjoy the springtime. This year, on April 4th, millions of people across the Chinese mainland packed their bags and hit the road, railways, and skies for this three-day holiday!

Record-Breaking Travel Numbers 📈

On the first day of the Qingming Festival, over 20 million people traveled by train! That’s like the entire population of Australia hopping on trains in one day! 🚆

But that’s not all! Nearly 1.8 million people flew on airplanes ✈️, and 880,000 took boats and ferries 🛥️. The roads were super busy too, with around 265 million trips made by cars and buses. So many families were excited to visit their loved ones and explore new places!

What is Qingming Festival? 🌸

The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional festival in China. During this time, people visit their ancestors’ graves to pay their respects. They also take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful spring weather by flying kites, having picnics, and going sightseeing.

Fun Fact! Did You Know? 🤔

This year, there was an 11% increase in people traveling by car compared to last year! It’s like adding millions more cars on the road! 🚗🚗🚗

It’s amazing to see so many people coming together to celebrate traditions and spend time with family. Maybe someday you’ll have the chance to experience the Qingming Festival too!

Enjoying Holidays and Traditions 🌍

Just like many holidays around the world, the Qingming Festival is a time for family, remembrance, and fun. Whether it’s visiting grandparents, playing in the park, or eating yummy food, holidays bring people closer together.

How do you celebrate special times with your family? Maybe you can share traditions from your culture with your friends! 🎉

Reference(s):

China reports robust travel figures on first day of Qingming holiday

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