China Anticipates 1.85 Million Daily Cross-Border Trips During Spring Festival Holiday

During the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, China is set to witness approximately 1.85 million cross-border trips each day, marking a 9.5% increase from last year, according to estimates by the National Immigration Administration. The administration's recent statement noted that large international airports in China are expected to experience a rise in passenger numbers, particularly on the first three days of the holiday and again on the final weekend.

Beijing's, Shanghai's, Guangzhou's, and Chengdu's main airports have been highlighted in forecasts regarding passenger flows for cross-border travel. Among these, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is projected to manage an average of 95,000 outbound travelers daily. To enhance travel efficiency, the administration has instructed ports throughout the country to improve monitoring of travel patterns and provide timely information to assist travelers in planning their trips.

Additionally, measures have been put in place to ensure ports operate smoothly, including deploying sufficient staff and maintaining enough passageways. The goal is to minimize waiting times for Chinese travelers to no more than 30 minutes. Travel agencies have reported that the eight-day holiday coupled with lower international flight prices compared to last year has spurred an interest in outbound travel, with popular destinations such as Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia emerging as favorites among travelers.

One traveler, Su Menghui, who is an intern in Shanghai, expressed her excitement about her upcoming 11-day journey to Japan, where she plans to visit places like Wakayama and Hokkaido. She emphasized the importance of planning trips in advance, particularly during longer holiday periods like the Spring Festival, even though international flights can be pricey. Moreover, she mentioned the feasibility of weekend getaways to nearby nations such as Japan and South Korea, highlighting how a short trip to Jeju Island can fit nicely into a weekend schedule.