In China, a rush of people returning home from work in urban areas began on the 26th, ahead of the start of next month's long holiday to coincide with the Lunar New Year.
In China, where the New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, a long holiday will begin on the 10th of next month to coincide with the Lunar New Year.
Ahead of this, train and bus services have been significantly increased from the 26th, and people who are spending the Spring Festival in their hometowns have begun rushing to return to their hometowns.
Guangzhou South Railway Station in the southern province of Guangdong is crowded with migrant workers and families.
A man in his 30s returning to his hometown in Yunnan said, ``I bought some food online as a souvenir for my child at home.When I return home, I will go to visit my relatives with my child.''
In addition, a man in his 50s returning home to Hunan Province said, ``Sales at my workplace were not very good.I hope everyone will be happy and calm in the new year.''
A man in his 20s who was also returning home to Hunan Province said he had recently quit his job and said, ``I want to look for a job after the holidays, but I don't know if I'll be able to find one.''
According to the Chinese government, a total of 1.8 billion people are expected to use transportation such as trains and planes during the 40-day period including the long Spring Festival holiday, and if private cars are included, a total of 9 billion people are expected to travel. That's it.