During this year's travel rush, transport authorities will further leverage the strengths of an integrated transport system and improve comprehensive transport services.

　　Rail, road, waterway and civil aviation departments will strengthen analysis of passenger demand and increase capacity supply in key areas, on popular routes and during peak hours to the fullest extent possible to meet people's travel needs, said Li Chunlin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission.

　　Festive cheer, notably, will also accompany travelers.

　　At Yan'an Station in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, for example, drums thundered and red ribbons fluttered as waist drum performers leapt and danced. A performer also sang the original song titled "High-speed Rail Comes to Our Yan'an" for travelers, filling the waiting hall with a festive Spring Festival atmosphere.

　　More than 1,000 km southwest of Yan'an, at Chongqing East Railway Station in southwest China, handwritten Spring Festival couplets were handed out to travelers, adding to the holiday spirit.

　　In addition to travel back to hometowns, "heading north to chase snow" and "going south to seek warmth" have become popular holiday options.

　　Data from travel services platform Qunar showed that the nine-day holiday is prompting more mid-holiday trips to tourist attractions this year.

　　Airlines have increased flight frequency to popular destinations and streamlined services to accommodate travelers' needs, such as opening dedicated counters for ski equipment check-in at Beijing Daxing International Airport.

　　As the Spring Festival approaches, orders for New Year goods have also been rising across shopping and logistics platforms.