Chinese travelers are gearing up for a significant travel surge during the upcoming national day "Golden week" holiday, which runs for seven days this week. According to booking platform trip, 60 percent of domestic travelers plan to embark on long-haul trips, a notable increase from the 39 percent recorded last year

'Golden Week' Sees Surge In Long-Haul Travel As Airfares Drop

The arrival of the Golden Week holiday in China is expected to give a further boost to the tourism industry. In eight days, approximately 21 million passengers will board aeroplanes. Airfares have more than doubled on some of the busiest routes as a result of this sudden surge in demand.

China's airlines soar towards recovery amid golden week | World Business Watch

Three years of COVID-19 curbs have led to a 'pent-up' demand amongst Chinese tourists. Millions are now taking full advantage of the Labour Day break and 'revenge travelling', as hotels and tourist hotspots struggle to cope with the rush of tourists.

Chinese tourists sleep in toilets as ‘revenge travel’ kicks in during holiday weekend

Travel during China's Golden Week holiday, which begins on Saturday, is set to hit its lowest in years, analysts say, as COVID-19 concerns spur calls for people to avoid travel and keep to their cities, while economic woes damp spending.

China's Covid worries to take shine off Golden Week holiday

For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers are enjoying an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May.

Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking Japanese

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