"China's New Year Holiday Marks Surge in Domestic Travel and Metro Expansion"
China experienced a significant surge in travel and tourism during the New Year's Day holiday, with a 155% increase in domestic tourist trips compared to last year, and a corresponding rise in tourism revenue to 79.73 billion yuan. The country's transport network handled over 128 million passenger trips, with notable increases in railway and air travel. Despite cold weather, there was a high turnout for music festivals, concerts, and ice and snow leisure activities, particularly in northern provinces like Heilongjiang. Beijing's distribution of vouchers and the popularity of winter-themed attractions contributed to the economic boost from the holiday season.