ForwardKeys information reveals a major post-pandemic rebound in Chinese language outbound journey for the upcoming Chinese language New 12 months (CNY) trip.

The eight-day vacation from the twenty eighth of January to the 4th of February has prompted a surge in departures, with peaks recorded on the 18th and twenty fifth of January as many travellers make their journeys upfront of the festivities.

“The longer vacation interval for CNY 2025, a part of a authorities initiative to stimulate tourism and cultural trade, is clearly having a constructive affect on journey patterns,” feedback Nancy Dai, Market Analyst (China) at ForwardKeys. “We’re seeing a transparent development of travellers departing sooner than the official vacation begins to keep away from the frenzy, with one other peak anticipated on thirtieth January, most certainly pushed by these searching for short-haul getaways after spending the primary days of the vacation at residence or with household.”

As Chinese language travellers take to the skies to get pleasure from an prolonged break, we’ve checked out a number of the traits which are rising from the Chinese language New 12 months interval in 2025, and the way the information compares to final 12 months’s vacation, and to pre-pandemic journey patterns.

01 Regional journey is near restoration for CNY 2025

From thirteenth January to sixteenth February, we see a +48% year-on-year improve in outbound journey from China to different Asian locations, closing the hole with 2019 ranges to only 8%.

02 Visa-free Locations exceed pre-pandemic numbers

ForwardKeys evaluation highlights Malaysia, Singapore, and the UAE as standout performers, with progress of +41%, +26%, and +14% respectively — in comparison with their efficiency in 2019.

03 Chinese language travellers to Japan double in comparison with final 12 months

The depreciation of the Yen has made Japan an extremely enticing possibility for Chinese language travellers, leading to a 104% improve in comparison with 2024 — 20% larger than 2019.

04 Russia exhibits the most important restoration outdoors Asia

Chinese language journey to Russia is up +30% from 2024 and +39% above pre-pandemic ranges, pushed by the rising reputation of winter locations, eased visa restrictions, and elevated flight capability.

05 Europe welcomes extra Chinese language travellers in 2025

As Chinese language travellers embrace extra long-haul choices, Europe sees substantial progress over 2024 for France (+35%), the UK (+32%), Spain (+32%), Italy (+24% ) and Germany (+20%).

06 Seat capability positive factors drive Chinese language journey restoration to North America

Elevated seat capability from China to Canada (+165%) and the USA (+42%) in comparison with 2024 has made North America extra accessible to Chinese language travellers this 12 months, leading to an uplift in guests.

07 Extra Chinese language travellers go solo than pre-pandemic

We’re seeing a rise in solo travellers (+8% over 2019) and {couples} (+6%) for regional journey, reflecting a rising desire amongst Chinese language travellers for extra impartial journey experiences.

08 Conventional group journey is in sharp decline this CNY

Bigger group journey (six or extra) is considerably down on 2019 (-44% for regional journey, -52% for long-haul) suggesting that organised excursions are much less related to as we speak’s Chinese language travellers.