More than 2.4 billion cross-regional passenger trips are expected to be made during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn holiday, ending on Wednesday, setting a new record and demonstrating people's strong desire to travel, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.

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The holiday, which began on Oct 1, is expected to see 304 million trips daily, a year-on-year increase of 6.2 percent.

The steady rise in travel is a result of vibrant tourism, family reunions, and strong demand during the combined "Golden Week" holiday period, it said.