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More Than A Journey: How Spring Festival Travel Rush Reflects A Changing China

Nanchang: Under the glow of floodlights at a maintenance base in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, rows of silver bullet trains stand in perfect formation. From above, the assembly resembles a fleet of land-based aircraft carriers ready for service. This is one of the launchpads across China for the world's largest human migration: chunyun. The 40-day annual Spring Festival travel rush officially begins at the stroke of midnight on February 2, ahead of the country's most important holiday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, prompts millions of people to return to their hometowns to celebrate with family, leading to a massive spike in travel across the country. The meticulous organization and preparation, as seen in the maintenance base in Nanchang, are crucial to managing this unprecedented movement of people. Bullet trains, capable of high speeds, are a vital part of this effort, ensuring that travelers reach their destinations efficiently and safely.

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