China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expected
Tuesday, 4 February 2025 () China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration. It's the world’s biggest annual movement of humanity. The actual new year holiday, which marks the start of the year of the snake in the 12-month lunar calendar, comes on Wednesday. New Year’s Eve on Tuesday is reserved for family gatherings and traditionally fireworks displays. Many began travelling on Jan. 14 and the rush will reach a peak over the weekend. In total, 9 billion trips — mostly by car — are expected over the 40-day travel rush. Traditionally the festival has been a time for families to gather, with members of China's migrant worker population using up all their vacation.
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