On October 5, marking the fifth day of China’s National Day holiday, the travel fervor shows no signs of fading. Despite being halfway through the holiday, major tourist spots and roadways are bustling with activity. Let’s delve into some key statistics that capture the lively essence of China this autumn.
First off, we see a staggering figure of 60 million vehicle trips. On this day alone, it’s projected that approximately 60 million vehicle journeys will take place on national highways. Travel platform data reveals that this year, enthusiasm for travel during the National Day holiday has reached unprecedented levels, with highway traffic hitting the highest mark in four years for this time of year.
Next, there’s a fascinating trend in international travel with vacationers flocking to 144 countries. Booking data indicates that international flights have seen a twofold increase compared to last year, with travelers exploring a total of 1,597 cities across these 144 different destinations.
Turning to the film industry, box office revenues have exceeded 1.6 billion yuan. The movie market is thriving during the holiday season, with online platform figures showing that by 2:58 PM on October 5, total box office earnings during this year’s National Day holiday, including pre-sales, had already surpassed 1.6 billion yuan.
Transportation-wise, it’s an exceptionally busy day for rail travel. On October 5, national rail services are expecting to serve about 17.95 million passengers, with plans to run an additional 947 trains. The Beijing Railway Bureau estimates that approximately 1.4 million passengers will be served, adding 67.5 new train pairs. Meanwhile, the Guangzhou Railway Bureau is anticipating 2.329 million travelers, with the addition of 275 trains, including 68 overnight high-speed services commencing from early on the 6th.
Regarding road conditions, most regions are enjoying fair weather as holidaymakers make their way back home. Highways are reaching full capacity, especially during peak congestion times from 9-11 AM and 4-7 PM. Cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai, Changsha, and Suzhou are particularly feeling the strain on their road networks.
In terms of air travel, about 2.32 million passengers are expected to fly on October 5, marking a 5.09% increase from the previous day. Domestic flight demand remains concentrated in major metropolitan areas like Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Chengdu-Chongqing. Notably, Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu are projected to have the highest passenger volumes. On the international front, popular routes are primarily connecting to nearby countries and regions.
