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Published On 27 Jan 2025 27 Jan 2025 Railway stations and airports across China have seen the biggest peak in travellers in advance of the Lunar New Year as millions of people return home to spend Tourists wait to board a train at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to return home for Chinese Lunar New Year holiday in Shanghai on Jan 25, 2025. Photo by CFOTO/ Future Publishing via Getty Images People wait for their train at the waiting hall during the Spring festival travel rush ahead of the Lunar New Year, at Shanghai Hongqiao railway station in Shanghai, China, January 24, 2025 This Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, begins on Jan 29. Train and air travel are expected to “hit record highs” during 2025’s migration, Xinhua said. The Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, begins Wednesday. there is a large population migration around the New Year holiday. Published: 25 January ,2025: 12:09 PM GST Updated: BEIJING (AP) — China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration — the world’s biggest annual movement of humanity. Chunyun, also known as Chinese New Year Migration, Spring Festival Travel Rush, Chinese New Year Travel Rush, Lunar New Year Travel Rush is the largest human migration on earth happening annually. It usually begins 15 days ahead of the Chinese New Year and 25 days after, lasting for 40 days. The Chunyun 2025 lasts from January 14 to February 22. The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. China’s CNY travel season kicks off with 9B trips projected. The massive Lunar New Year migration showcases China’s transport innovations, while new policies aim to boost domestic and international tourism spending. The Lunar New Year travel rush, known as Chunyun in Chinese, is often seen as a barometer for China's economic health and a pressure test for its vast transportation system. Railway stations and airports across China have seen the biggest peak in travellers in advance of the Lunar New Year as millions of people return home to spend the holidays with their families in an annual migration that is expected to be a record. The Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, begins on Wednesday. 50 Chinese New Year Facts for Kids. Chinese New Year is also called the Spring Festival. The holiday lasts for 15 days. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29. 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The color red is considered lucky and is used extensively in decorations. People clean their houses before the New Year to In China, each lunar cycle has 60 years and 12 years is regarded as a small cycle. Each of the 12 years is defined by an animal sign: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 is the Year of the Horse. When is Chinese New Year 2025? The 2025 Chinese New Year begins on January 29 (Lunar New Year’s Eve) and ends on February 13 (Lantern Festival), lasting a total of 16 days. This period marks the most important celebration in China, symbolizing the transition from winter to spring and emphasizing family reunions. Zodiac Sign and Its Meaning in Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the The Year of the Snake starts on January 28, 2025, marking one of the most vibrant Chinese celebrations around the world.China will come alive with red lanterns, firecrackers, and joyous family gatherings, but Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is far more than just a colorful spectacle. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. Chinese New Year, specifically Chunyun, is the greatest annual human migration, which often leaves big cities deserted. It can be hard to figure out what to do during Chinese New Year (keep an eye on our account for a overview of events). As a working foreigner you might revel in the week off, but be a little stuck for something to do (or eat!). Each year in the Chinese zodiac is associated with one of 12 animals, and 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing intelligence, mystery, and transformation.. Chinese New Year 2025: Key The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival).
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