China Projects Significant Increase in Cross-Border Travel for Dragon Boat Festival
National Immigration Administration forecasts over 12% rise in travel activity during the holiday period.
BEIJING – The National Immigration Administration of China has reported an anticipated year-on-year increase of 12.2 percent in cross-border entries and exits during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
This projected rise correlates with a daily average of 2.15 million crossings across the country, illustrating a resurgence in travel activity following prior restrictions.
The peak of cross-border travel is expected to occur on June 1, coinciding with the conclusion of the holiday.
The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is a significant cultural celebration in China, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar.
This year, the festival is being celebrated from May 31 to June 2.
Factors contributing to this increase include the easing of travel restrictions and growing confidence among travelers, reflective of a broader trend of recovery in the tourism sector post-pandemic.
Authorities are preparing to accommodate the high volume of travelers during this festive period.
This projected rise correlates with a daily average of 2.15 million crossings across the country, illustrating a resurgence in travel activity following prior restrictions.
The peak of cross-border travel is expected to occur on June 1, coinciding with the conclusion of the holiday.
The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is a significant cultural celebration in China, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar.
This year, the festival is being celebrated from May 31 to June 2.
Factors contributing to this increase include the easing of travel restrictions and growing confidence among travelers, reflective of a broader trend of recovery in the tourism sector post-pandemic.
Authorities are preparing to accommodate the high volume of travelers during this festive period.
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