All aboard! 🚂 The Dragon Boat Festival is here, and China’s trains are busier than ever!
This Saturday, the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, China’s railway network is expected to handle a whopping 17.8 million passenger trips! That’s like the entire population of the Netherlands hopping on a train all at once! 😲
To help everyone get to their destinations, the railway operators have added 1,029 extra trains on Saturday. On Friday, they transported 15.78 million passengers smoothly and safely. Isn’t that amazing?
Popular cities like Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Zhengzhou are buzzing with travelers. The train stations are filled with happy families and excited kids, all ready to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. 🐉🚣♂️
To make the journey even more fun, railway authorities are boosting transport capacity, improving station services, and even introducing cultural activities. Imagine learning about dragon boats or traditional customs while on your train ride! How cool is that?
Over the five-day holiday period, China’s railways are expected to handle about 80.5 million passenger trips. That’s a lot of people traveling to see loved ones and enjoy the festivities!
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China where people race dragon boats and eat yummy rice dumplings called zongzi. It’s a time for fun, family, and tradition. 🎉
If you ever get a chance to visit during this exciting time, be prepared for an epic railway adventure! 🚅
Reference(s):
China's railway travel surges as Dragon Boat Festival holiday begins
cgtn.com
