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Chunyun: World's Largest Migration Generates 9.5 Billion Trips

2/19/2026

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The chunyun travel rush is the world's largest human migration.
It runs from February 2 to March 13.
It is expected to generate 9.5 billion passenger trips.
The tradition began in the Zhou dynasty (1046–256) with guo nian.
The Spring Festival rituals for a good harvest foster family reunions and filial piety.

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Story summary

The chunyun travel rush is the world's largest human migration.
It runs from February 2 to March 13.
It is expected to generate 9.5 billion passenger trips.
The tradition began in the Zhou dynasty (1046–256) with guo nian.
The Spring Festival rituals for a good harvest foster family reunions and filial piety.