China saw a significant increase in travel activities over the 2025 Qingming Festival vacation, as suppressed need, and growing interest in conventional culture and spring tourist fueled an across the country travel boom.According to official quotes, the average day-to-day traffic volume on the countrys expressways reached approximately 59 million cars, a 1.1 percent boost compared to the very same period in 2015.
New energy vehicles made up around 18 percent of the total everyday traffic, reflecting the growing appeal of environment-friendly travel options.Railways also saw a significant uptick.
On Sunday alone, the nationwide railway network is expected to manage 20 million guest journeys as travelers conclude their holiday, with 1,214 extra trains set up to accommodate the rise in demand.Online travel platforms reported a 136 percent week-on-week increase in reservations for short-distance journeys during the holiday, with flower watching and mountain climbing among the most popular springtime activities.
Flower tours, in particular, saw a 55 percent rise in reservations compared to the previous week, signifying a strong seasonal trend.Tourist attractions throughout the country taped high footfall.
On the very first day of the holiday, the Huangshan Scenic Area in Anhui Province welcomed 233,100 visitors, a 54.04 percent year-on-year increase.Meanwhile, interest in traditional Qingming custom-mades also saw a revival.
Information from Tongcheng Travel, a Suzhou-based online travel agency, showed that searches related to standard cultural and folk experiences increased by 75 percent year-on-year.
Beijing, Nanjing, Xian, Chongqing, and Suzhou became the top locations for those seeking to engage with Chinas rich historical and cultural heritage.Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 4 this year.
It is a standard Chinese festival for people to pay tribute to the dead and worship their ancestors.
The vacation likewise provides a short break for Chinese individuals to enjoy outdoor activities and sightseeing.