Core Insights - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season (Chunyun) is expected to see a record high in passenger flow, with a total of 673 million people projected to travel, marking a 4.7% year-on-year increase [1][2] - The travel period will last for 40 days, from February 2 to March 13, 2026, coinciding with a nine-day holiday for the Spring Festival [1][2] - The railway is expected to send 27.73 million passengers, while civil aviation is projected to handle 4 million passengers during this period [2] Passenger Flow and Travel Trends - The overall passenger volume for public transport (rail, road, water, and air) is anticipated to reach 71.06 million, reflecting a 3.6% increase compared to the previous year [2] - There is a notable shift towards self-driving travel, which is expected to account for over 90% of the cross-regional travel during the Spring Festival [3] - The total flow of vehicles at highway exits is projected to reach 90 million, with a year-on-year growth of 4% [3] Tourism and Cultural Impact - The Spring Festival is expected to trigger a new wave of cultural tourism, with the number of tourists in the province anticipated to exceed 55 million [2] - The demand for family visits and tourism is expected to peak during the holiday, leading to a concentrated travel pattern [1] Challenges and Mitigation Strategies - Increased passenger flow will put pressure on transportation hubs and key routes, necessitating enhanced service guarantees [3][4] - The province plans to improve capacity and service quality in response to the anticipated surge in travel demand, including optimizing ticket purchasing and security checks [4] - The province has achieved full coverage of charging stations in highway service areas to alleviate concerns for electric vehicle owners during the travel season [5]