Hey there! Have you ever heard of the Qingming Festival in China? It’s also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day and happens on April 4th each year. It’s a special time when people honor their ancestors and enjoy the beauty of spring!
This year, during the 2025 Qingming Festival, there was a huge travel surge across the Chinese mainland. Imagine millions of people hitting the road, taking trains, and exploring new places all at once!
Zooming on the Roads 🚗
On the highways, there were about 59 million vehicles each day! That’s like almost every person in Italy driving on the same day. What’s super cool is that 18% of those were new energy vehicles like electric cars. Eco-friendly travel for the win! 🌿
All Aboard the Trains 🚄
The railways were buzzing too! On the last day of the holiday, they expected to handle 20 million passenger trips. To help everyone get home, they added over 1,200 extra trains. Talk about a busy day!
Spring Adventures 🌷⛰️
People were super excited to enjoy spring activities. Online travel sites saw a 136% jump in short-trip bookings. The most popular things to do? Flower viewing and mountain climbing! 🌸🏔️
For example, the Huangshan Scenic Area in Anhui Province welcomed over 233,000 visitors on the first day of the holiday. That’s a 54% increase from last year!
Embracing Traditions 🏮
Many people also took part in traditional Qingming customs. Searches for cultural and folk experiences went up by 75%! Cities like Beijing, Nanjing, Xi’an, Chongqing, and Suzhou were super popular for those wanting to dive into China’s rich history.
What’s Qingming Festival All About? 🤔
The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time for families to remember and honor their ancestors. People visit graves, clean them, and offer food or flowers. But it’s also a time to enjoy the great outdoors, as the weather is perfect for picnics and sightseeing.
Would you like to visit China during the Qingming Festival someday? 😊
Reference(s):
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