"Fiery Start: Chinese Travelers Celebrate Lunar Year of the Dragon"

Chinese travellers made 195 million trips on Lunar New Year's Eve, marking a 26.7% increase from last year, with warmer destinations in the south and snowy destinations in the north being popular choices. Domestic passenger traffic surged, with rail and flight trips doubling and nearly doubling, respectively. Bookings for attractions and sightseeing tickets rose by 300%, and outbound bookings were higher than the pre-pandemic year. Landmarks across the world joined in on the festivities, and the annual Spring Festival Gala TV gala set a live broadcast record.