124 Million Domestic Trips During the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival Holiday, Up 4.4% YoY
According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's data center, during the three-day 2026 Dragon Boat Festival holiday China recorded 124 million domestic trips, up 4.4% year on year, with total domestic tourism spending of RMB 44.456 billion, up 4.0%.
During the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival holiday, China's culture and tourism market was safe and orderly. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's data center, the three-day holiday saw 124 million domestic trips, up 4.4% year on year, and total domestic tourism spending of RMB 44.456 billion, up 4.0%.
Dragon boat events boosted “sports-plus-tourism” integration. Family trips, summer retreats and slow travel were popular, and featured consumption scenes continued to expand.
(Based on the official release by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)