Unbelievable number of holidays in Qingming, China

Tourists visit the scenic West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on April 2.

China is projected to record about 90. 5 million passenger train journeys during the peak tourism During the five peak days, average daily passenger traffic was estimated at 18. 1 million. The peak is expected to fall on April 4 with about 21. 2 million passengers a day, according The New China.

The operator said that the demand for travel during Qingming this year increased sharply, mainly catering to funerals, tombs, spring excursions and tourism.

Follow The China Daily, travel service bookings for Qingming holidays recorded strong growth over the same period, according to the latest tourism trends report from online platform Fliggy.

By the end of March, the number of domestic hotel nights booked on Fliggy had increased by about 40% compared to the same period last year.

Passengers waiting to board trains at the Luang Yang Long Mon railway station in Luangyang, Guangdong Province The SouthChina, the year 2025.

Spring flower viewing has become the most popular tourism topic today. The number of searches for keywords such as "flower viewing", "spring flight" on Fliggy increased sharply, dragging with it sales of sightseeing products and experiences.

Many localities in China have organized large-scale flower viewing events. Visitors can stroll among the blooming gardens or take part in performance activities with artists dressed in hanfu (traditional Chinese attire).

Overseas tourism also maintained a steady growth momentum, with an experience-oriented trend. As of March 26, sales of overseas leisure services such as yachts, helicopters, mountaineering or manual experiences increased by nearly 120% compared to the same period. Destinations within about 4 hours flight range like Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia continue to be popular choices.

In addition, slow-paced destinations such as Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Fiji, Iceland, Nepal, Belgium, Australia and Greece also recorded significant growth during the holidays.

The Lunar New Year, also known as Tombstone Day, falls on April 5 this year in China. It is a traditional occasion for the people of this country to remember and thank their ancestors. This short holiday also facilitates outdoor activities and sightseeing, contributing to boosting travel demand across China.