China recorded over 284 million cross-regional trips on Friday, the fourth day of China's week-long National Day holiday, the data from the Ministry of Transport showed.
The figure was an increase of 0.3 percent compared to the previous day, a 2.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023, and a 22.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019.
According to the ministry, over 17.54 million trips were made by railway on Friday. The number of railway passengers sent across the country has exceeded 17 million for several consecutive days during the holiday, and the transport has been safe, stable and orderly, said the ministry.
Meanwhile, the traffic volume on expressways remains consistently high, with an increasing trend towards green travel using new energy vehicles.
In a scenic area in east China's Zhejiang Province, homestays are providing visitors intelligent, green and low-carbon experience. Local electricity department also installed charging stations near the homestays, making it convenient for visitors to choose low-carbon and green transportation.
"I come from Shanghai. The homestays here are very special. The facilities are electric. I feel very comfortable to come here for vacation," said Zhang Rong, a visitor.
During the holiday season, a number of visitors flock to an ancient town in east China's Jiangxi Province to wander its historic streets, taste local delicacies, and enjoy fireworks.
Local traffic department deployed more staff to guide traffic on main roads.
"We conduct traffic guidance at various intersections and parking areas every evening around 19:00 to ensure the safety of tourists and provide them with better experience," said Pi Xuxin, a police officer.
The civil aviation sector handled more than 2.2 million trips on Friday, a 0.8 percent increase compared to the previous day.
In the first three days of the National Day holiday, an average of 18,120 flights were operated daily, surpassing the levels recorded during the same period in 2019.
China records over 284 mln cross-regional trips on fourth day of National Day holiday
China records over 284 mln cross-regional trips on fourth day of National Day holiday
China has seen rising sales of products such as cars and home appliances, during the week-long National Day holiday, which started on Oct.1, thanks to the ongoing trade-in program for consumer goods.
Shanghai has offered substantial subsidies for consumers replacing old appliances with newer, greener models, further fueling the buying frenzy amid the holiday.
The city's initiative expands upon the national trade-in program by including a wider range of eligible products.
In addition to the eight major appliance categories like refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, and air conditioners, the program now covers 60 additional product types, including robot vacuums, air purifiers, and hearing aids. Subsidies cover 15 percent of the sales price, up to a maximum of 2,000 yuan (around 285 U.S. dollars).
"There has been at least a 50 percent to 60 percent increase in customer flow compared to the previous promotional period," said Zhang Xiaoliang, operation director of a home appliance store.
The first three days of October witnessed a total sales revenue of home appliances reaching nearly 300 million yuan (roughly 42.74 billion U.S. dollars) in the city.
Meanwhile, consumer goods trade-in program rolled out by the Shanghai government has spurred rising sales of vehicles.
The subsidy for consumers in Shanghai who scrap old cars and buy new ones has increased to 20,000 yuan (about 2,850 U.S. dollars) for purchasing a new-energy vehicle (NEV) and 15,000 yuan (around 2,137 U.S. dollars) for a fuel vehicle.
"The current sales volume, sales turnover and the number of customers who come for a test drive, have all increased by some 30 percent respectively compared with the same period last year," explained Mr. Zhu, a sales representative at a dealership.
Hefei City in east China's Anhui Province held an auto show from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, attracting many potential purchasers following the implementation of trade-in programs.
In addition to trade-in subsides of up to 20,000 yuan (about 2,850 U.S. dollars), the city has issued auto vouchers worth 37 million yuan (roughly 5.27 U.S. million dollars) to boost auto sales during the consumption boom period.
"The vehicle trade-in policy introduced by Anhui Province has effectively stimulated consumers' purchase intentions. It's a good news for our company. During this auto show, we offered discounts of up to 70,000 yuan (around 9,974 U.S. dollars)," said Yu Dongming, general manager of NIO's regional branch in Hefei.
From Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, about 447,000 visitors attended the exhibition, and a total of 18,807 vehicles were sold.
China's trade-in program spurs consumer market vitality during National Day holiday
