New Year's trips reflect the vigor of China's domestic tourism market

A folk artist is pictured during "bianlian," a face-changing performance featured in Sichuan Opera, in Taierzhuang ancient town of Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 1, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. (Photo by Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua)