Bei Ke Cai Jing·2026-02-18 14:44Group 1 - The Spring Festival travel market has started strong, with a significant increase in flight bookings, up 40% year-on-year from the second day of the Lunar New Year to the fifth day [1] - Popular travel destinations include major cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Shanghai, while smaller cities like Guangxi's Chongzuo and Jiangxi's Jingdezhen are gaining attention due to unique cultural experiences [1] - The trend of "reverse New Year" is notable this year, breaking traditional travel patterns and boosting local dining and tourism, with a nearly 40% increase in traffic to the "must-eat list" compared to last year [2] Group 2 - The demand for travel continues to rise, with many scenic spots experiencing a surge in visitors, including popular sites like the Xi'an City Wall and the Terracotta Army [3] - Hotel and homestay bookings have increased by 32%, and family ticket bookings for attractions have risen by 50% during the Spring Festival period [4] - A second wave of travel is expected to begin on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, primarily for return trips [4]