BEIJING - China saw 2.07 million inbound and outbound trips per day during the Qingming Festival holiday, an increase of 19.7 percent year-on-year, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Monday.

During the three-day holiday starting on April 4, China's border inspection agencies recorded a total of 6.21 million cross-border trips, according to the administration.

The number of such trips made by foreigners reached 697,000, up 39.5 percent compared with 2024, the NIA said.

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Domestics travel rises

China recorded 126 million domestic trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ended Sunday, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday.

Tourism revenue reached 57.55 billion yuan (about $8 billion), up 6.7 percent year-on-year, as more travelers embraced short getaways and outdoor activities.

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The holiday, traditionally a time for tomb sweeping and honoring ancestors in China, also saw growing demand for rural escapes and nature excursions, with self-drive trips, cycling and hiking among the most popular choices.