A woman waits to board a train at a railway station in Beijing. (Photo/IC)
The Spring Festival travel rush started on Jan. 21, unleashing China's largest seasonal migration as families reunite for their most important traditional holiday. From Jan. 21 to March 1, nearly three billion trips will be made on China's transport system as people set off for family gatherings or tours. These photos captured some moments in the lives of travelers across China.
Liu Rongchun and his wife, migrant workers in Fujian Province, take a rest while riding a motorcycle back to their hometown of Shangrao in Jiangxi Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Dongming)
He Xueqiang carries his bride on his back to board a high-speed train at a railway station in Guangnan County, Yunnan Province. (Photo/IC)
A student couple hugs each other at a railway station in Chongqing. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Chao)
A boy onboard a train to Ningbo City in Zhejiang Province at a railway station in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Ranyang)
A passenger rushes to board a train at a railway station in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Wen)
A couple kisses goodbye at Longdongbao International Airport in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Passengers board a high-speed train at a railway station in Beijing, Jan. 21, 2019. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan)
Two children play at a railway station in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Lang)