China was estimated to have handled over 246 million cross-regional trips on Saturday, the second day of the three-day Qingming Festival holiday.
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday dedicated to honoring ancestors. People observe it by visiting gravesites to clean the tombstones, lay flowers, and pay their respects. The holiday also provides a short break for China's residents to engage in outdoor activities or go sightseeing. This year, the festival fell on Friday.
China's railway network ramped up operations over the weekend, with 13.55 million passenger trips expected on Saturday alone and 622 additional trains deployed to ease travel during the festival.
In response to the surge in travel demand during the holiday, railway authorities have implemented measures to ensure passengers can access or depart from train stations at any time of day. These include adding nighttime high-speed trains and enhancing connections with municipal transport systems such as buses and subways.
Around 229 million passenger trips and approximately 60 million vehicle trips are projected on China's road network, with a relatively high proportion of self-driving travel and a significant increase in the number of new energy vehicles.
In provinces such as Shandong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu, transportation and power departments have enhanced charging services to ensure smooth travel.
An estimated 1.28 million waterway passenger trips were made on Saturday alone, marking a 45.49 percent increase compared to the first day of the holiday.
Major water transport hubs, including Zhoushan City in east China's Zhejiang Province and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, have experienced peak travel. Local maritime and related authorities have worked to ensure safe and orderly transportation through smart scheduling and strict supervision.
China handles estimated 246 million passenger trips on 2nd day of Qingming Festival
China handles estimated 246 million passenger trips on 2nd day of Qingming Festival
China handles estimated 246 million passenger trips on 2nd day of Qingming Festival
China handles estimated 246 million passenger trips on 2nd day of Qingming Festival
