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Spring Festival holiday refers to the period between Chinese New Year Eve and the sixth day after the New Year of the lunar calendar. The holiday was from January 28 to February 4 in 2025.
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Tourism revenue during Chinese New Year in China 2017-2025
In 2025, the tourism industry generated around *** billion yuan during the Chinese New Year travel season in China, representing a percent increase from around *** billion yuan in the previous year and an even more significant growth from *** billion yuan during the equivalent period before the coronavirus pandemic.
Traveling during Spring Festival in China
Thanks to urbanization and modernization, a new trend of “going out to see the world” has emerged among Chinese consumers. The traditional family reunion and celebration of Chinese New Year is no longer restricted to a designated hometown. More and more people choose online booking services, like Trip.com, to arrange a family trip before New Year’s Eve. In 2025, around *** million Chinese made a domestic trip during the holiday break. Along with a rising individual income, there would be more people opting for a journey during Spring Festival.
China’s tourism industry
Tourism plays an important role in China’s domestic economy. In 2023, the travel industry in the country generated around *** trillion yuan. Pre-pandemic, China was one of the fastest growing inbound and outbound travel markets in the world. Chinese tourists were making over a *** million outbound journeys per year, spending the most on international tourism compared to other countries. Mainly Asian countries are reaping the benefits of this lucrative market, however Europe could be the next top destination continent with its growing popularity among high-end Chinese travelers.
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Tourism revenue during Spring Festival in China from 2017 to 2025 (in billion yuan) [Graph], State Council (China), February 5, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1099315/china-tourism-revenue-during-lunar-new-year/