Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the expected surge in traffic and passenger flow in Guangzhou during the upcoming New Year holiday, with an estimated total of 17.65 million people traveling in and out of the city and over 8.61 million vehicle trips on the highway network [1][2] Group 2 - The traffic forecast indicates that the road network may experience "moderate to severe congestion" during peak hours on December 31, particularly from 5 PM to 7 PM, with major roads like Tianhe Road and Zhongshan Avenue likely to face heavy traffic [1] - The holiday period will see stable overall traffic operation within the city, with popular tourist attractions and commercial areas experiencing high foot traffic, especially around events such as concerts and themed markets [2] - Three peak travel waves are anticipated: the outbound peak on December 31 from 4 PM to 9 PM, the first day of the holiday on January 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM, and the return peak on January 3 from 4 PM to 8 PM [2]

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays are expected to see a significant increase in passenger flow across various transportation modes, with railways, highways, and air travel all anticipating record numbers of travelers during this period [3][10]. Railway Transportation - On September 30, the national railway is expected to send approximately 18.4 million passengers, with an average daily passenger volume of around 18 million during the holiday period from September 29 to October 10 [3]. - The peak travel day is anticipated to be October 1, with last year's passenger volume on this day recorded at 21.448 million [3]. - The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is expected to send 1.5 million passengers on September 30, with over 50% of this volume from Beijing [3]. - The Yangtze River Delta region is projected to have the highest passenger flow, with an expected 3.65 million travelers, an increase of 213,000 compared to the same day last year [3]. - The Guangzhou Railway Bureau anticipates sending 2.663 million passengers, a 5.8% increase from the previous year [4]. Highway Transportation - The Ministry of Transport predicts that the average daily traffic on national highways will exceed 62 million vehicles during the 8-day holiday, with nearly 90% of this being small passenger vehicles [5]. - Traffic is expected to peak on October 1, reaching approximately 70 million vehicles, which is 2.1 times the normal daily flow [7]. - The number of new energy vehicles is projected to average around 12.5 million daily, accounting for nearly 20% of total traffic, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year [7]. Air Travel - The National Immigration Administration forecasts that daily inbound and outbound passenger flow will exceed 2 million during the holiday, with peaks expected on October 1 and 6 [10]. - Major airports such as Beijing Capital and Daxing are expected to handle over 500,000 passengers, while Shanghai's airports are projected to see 883,000 travelers [10]. Waterway Transportation - The expected passenger volume for waterway travel during the holiday is 12.5 million, with a daily average of 1.5625 million, marking an 11.6% increase year-on-year [12]. - The peak for waterway travel is anticipated on October 4 and 5, with a maximum daily passenger volume of around 2 million [12]. - In Liaoning, coastal ports and inter-island transport routes are expected to see significant traffic, particularly on routes from Dalian to Yantai and Weihai [14]. Cruise Travel - The Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal is preparing for a peak in cruise travel, with plans for 5 international cruise sailings and an expected 43,000 outbound and inbound passengers [16]. - The Shanghai Maritime Bureau has implemented tailored safety measures for each cruise ship to ensure smooth operations [16].