Millions to take to skies as China gears up for long Golden Week

26-09-23

After a strong summer, China’s travel market is about to get another boost as the Golden Week holiday arrives.

More than 21 million people are expected to take flights in the space of eight days – the equivalent of almost everyone in Australia getting on a plane in a little over a week.

The holiday from Sept 29 to Oct 6 encompasses both the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day break, which does not always happen as the date of the festival depends on the lunar calendar.