Group 1 - The Xi'an-Extension High-Speed Railway, a new segment of China's high-speed rail network, contributes to the total exceeding 50,000 kilometers, facilitating faster travel for local residents and visitors [1] - During the New Year holiday, Xi'an remains a popular tourist destination, with themed travel routes introduced along the Xi'an-Extension High-Speed Railway, including red-themed educational and winter sports experiences [1] - Shaanxi province has implemented various tourism incentives, such as ticket discounts, package deals, and consumer subsidies to boost local tourism [1] Group 2 - Fujian province anticipates a peak in water travel during the New Year holiday, with an expected 143 passenger ships operating and over 380,000 travelers to be transported [3] - The "Little Three Links" passenger routes between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are projected to send over 20,000 travelers, marking a more than 50% increase compared to the same period last year [5] Group 3 - The first day of the New Year holiday saw a surge in travel, particularly in major urban areas, with short-distance trips dominating the travel patterns [6] - Data indicates that ticket availability for popular routes, such as from Nanjing and Hangzhou to Shanghai, is limited, reflecting high demand during the holiday [6] - Cross-year travel has emerged as a significant trend, with hotel occupancy rates in various locations becoming increasingly tight [6] Group 4 - The aviation sector experienced a significant increase in ticket bookings during the New Year holiday, with domestic flight reservations rising by 28% and international bookings increasing by approximately 14% compared to the previous year [11] - Certain destinations, including Yancheng, Zhangjiajie, and Yichun, reported ticket booking increases of over 100% during the holiday [11] - The trend of "winter escape" travel to southern regions has notably increased, with cities like Nanning, Jieyang, Quanzhou, and Huizhou seeing over 70% growth in flight bookings [13]