China's Spring Festival travel rush starts

Passengers walk on the platform at Beijing North Railway Station, Jan. 13, 2025. (China News Service/Jia Tianyong)

Spring Festival, marking the beginning of a new year in the Chinese lunar calendar, is characterized by mass family reunions and a surge in travel. This year's Spring Festival travel rush starts on Jan. 14.

Passenger trips are projected to exceed 510 million, with a daily average of 12.75 million trips.

Passengers walk on the platform at Beijing North Railway Station, Jan. 13, 2025. (China News Service/Jia Tianyong)

Passengers pass through the self check-in gates at Beijing North Railway Station, Jan. 13, 2025. (China News Service/Jia Tianyong)