China’s May Day holiday travel expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels
The number of planned trips during China’s May Day holiday has surged beyond pre-pandemic levels, according to reports by state-run media on Saturday. The China State Railway Group anticipates 120 million rail trips, 20% more than in 2019. Mainland China tourists have been flocking to Hong Kong for the holiday, with officials tallying more than 300,000 travelers entering the city on the first day. The surging travel numbers are seen as a positive sign for the Chinese economy under President Xi Jinping’s leadership.
