China’s Lunar New Year travel rush beginsReuters, GUANGZHOU, ChinaChina’s annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world’s largest annual human migration, commenced yesterday ahead of an extended Lunar New Year holiday. It is hoped a longer holiday (last year’s break was eight days) might prompt Chinese consumers to boost consumption by spending more on travel and meals this festival period. Performers dance at Guangzhou airport as the Spring Festival travel rush began ahead of the Lunar New Year in China yesterday. For example, the flight back to my home is already sold out,” said 32-year-old Liu, a traveler flying out of Guangzhou airport yesterday. “If you don’t buy early, the price range fluctuates a lot, and can even double.”Major travel platforms reported Lunar New Year bookings already surpassing last year’s levels.

Source: Taipei Times February 02, 2026 17:27 UTC