A mother is pictured with her two-year-old toddler on train No. K4069 before traveling back to their hometown Fuyang for the Spring Festival from Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China, early on Feb. 2, 2026. China ushered in its largest annual population migration on Monday, 15 days ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year.

　　A total of 9.5 billion passenger trips are expected during this year's travel rush period that will end on March 13, which will be a historic high. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

　　Five-year-old Dai Chenxi (R) plays with her grandfather at the departure hall of Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 1, 2026. She will travel with her family on train No. K4069 back to her hometown Gushi in central China's Henan for the Spring Festival. China ushered in its largest annual population migration on Monday, 15 days ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year.

　　A total of 9.5 billion passenger trips are expected during this year's travel rush period that will end on March 13, which will be a historic high. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

　　Passengers waiting to board train No. K4069 queue up at the departure hall of Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 1, 2026. China ushered in its largest annual population migration on Monday, 15 days ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year.