Welcoming The Year Of The Snake

Chinese New Year, or the start of the new lunar year, is the biggest and most important festival in China. Stay tuned for all the latest news, events, and celebrations as China ushers in the Year of the Snake.

Economy

Overseas tourists' spending over the holiday jumps 28%

More than 130 sales campaigns and promotions at city's major commercial districts and shopping spaces bore fruit in increased consumption with traditional items proving popular.

2025-02-04 21:31 0

Metro

Millions enjoy city's traditional holiday activities

Shanghai's first "intangible cultural heritage-version Spring Festival" attracted many visitors keen to experience Chinese culture as they celebrated the Year of the Snake.

2025-02-04 19:57 0

Metro

Shanghai adds Metro services to cope with end-of-holiday travel rush

With the Spring Festival holiday nearing its end, more and more people are returning to the city and Metro lines connecting the major transportation hubs are extending services.

2025-02-03 21:54 0

Nation

China's 2025 Spring Festival box office breaks records

China's film industry set a new milestone during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, with box office revenue from January 29 to February 1 reaching a record 5.75 billion yuan.

2025-02-03 09:21 0

Metro

Movies and shopping popular among residents over holidays

Cinemas, parks, shops and libraries are popular with people staying in city over Spring Festival holiday.

2025-02-02 19:05 0

Metro

City welcomes migrant workers back, encourages skilled personnel

A chartered flight carrying 100 migrant workers from Yunnan Province touched down at Pudong International Airport on Saturday.

2025-02-01 19:29 0

Metro

With Spring Festival in second half, expect traffic congestion

Traffic authorities are warning of congestion on some intercity highways as residents begin returning to the city from Sunday.

2025-02-01 19:01 0

Metro

Shanghai invites the world to light up in Chinese red for Spring Festival

Iconic skyscrapers and landmarks across Asia, Europe, and the United States have illuminated the night sky with vibrant shades of red to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year.

2025-01-31 18:25 0

Nation

From motorcycles to C919 jets: China's travel rush evolution

C919, the homegrown aircraft model, has been involved in chunyun — with 16 such jets in service this year.

2025-01-31 13:34 0

Nation

Spring Festival and new visa policy attract int'l visitors to China

This year's Spring Festival has seen a surge in international tourists visiting China to experience the country's most important holiday.

2025-01-30 20:46 0

Welcoming The Year Of The Snake

Overseas tourists' spending over the holiday jumps 28%

Millions enjoy city's traditional holiday activities

Shanghai adds Metro services to cope with end-of-holiday travel rush

China's 2025 Spring Festival box office breaks records

Movies and shopping popular among residents over holidays

City welcomes migrant workers back, encourages skilled personnel

With Spring Festival in second half, expect traffic congestion

Shanghai invites the world to light up in Chinese red for Spring Festival

From motorcycles to C919 jets: China's travel rush evolution

Spring Festival and new visa policy attract int'l visitors to China

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