China's Travel Boom Accelerates in 2026
March 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Travel Weekly Asia

China's travel demand surges with record-breaking momentum into 2026, as the Spring Festival rush hits 9.5 billion cross-regional trips, dominated by self-driving journeys at 80 percent. Domestic trips during the holiday reach 596 million, generating $116 billion in spending, though per-capita outlays dip slightly to 150 yuan daily amid cautious consumer habits.




