# Holiday travel and safety management in Taiwan and China

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/holiday-preparations-in-taiwan-and-china
> Updated: 2026-09-25T18:07:14.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays progress, authorities in Taiwan and China are managing significant travel surges and implementing safety measures.

In China, the 16-day railway transport period began on September 23. China State Railway Group anticipates transporting approximately 284 million passengers through October 8, with peak volume expected on October 1. To meet this demand, the network operates roughly 13,000 daily trains, including 890 extra services. As of September 23, over 96 million tickets had been sold via the 12306 platform.

In Taiwan, transportation management remains a priority. The Taiwan Railways Administration reported over 72,000 tickets sold for the Guangfu Festival long weekend, while High Speed Rail scheduled 86 additional services, with ticket sales opening on September 25.

Traffic congestion is expected to intensify during the four-day Mid-Autumn Festival and Teacher’s Day holiday from September 25 to 28. The Taiwan Highway Bureau predicts significant congestion, particularly on the third and fourth days as travelers head north. Key congestion points include sections of National Highways 1, 3, 5, and 10. On National Highway 5, heavy northbound traffic is expected to begin around 9:00 AM and may last until late at night. Officials recommend that travelers from southern regions depart before 9:00 AM and those from central regions depart before 12:00 PM to avoid peak hours.

To manage the surge, authorities have implemented high-occupancy vehicle restrictions on certain sections of National Highway 5, temporary closures of specific interchanges on National Highways 1 and 3, and shoulder driving for large buses on the Suhua Highway.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Taiwan traffic expected to surge during Mid-Autumn holiday

Taiwan faces heavy traffic during the Mid-Autumn and Teacher's Day holiday. Authorities advise travelers to depart early to avoid peak congestion on major national highways.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-police-implement-traffic-safety-measures-for-mid-autumn-holiday

### 2026-09-23: Railways in Taiwan and China prepare for major holiday travel surges

Railways in Taiwan and China are scaling up operations for upcoming holidays, with China expecting 284 million passengers during the Mid-Autumn and National Day period.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/railways-in-taiwan-and-china-prepare-for-major-holiday-travel-surges

### 2026-09-21: Taiwan and China prepare for holiday festivities and service adjustments

Taiwan and China prepare for upcoming holidays with adjusted waste collection schedules in Hsinchu and Changhua, diverse cultural festivals in Kaohsiung and Changhua, and major tourism initiatives in Chongqing.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-cities-announce-waste-collection-changes-for-september-holidays

### 2026-09-12: Taiwan prepares for holiday travel surges in Kinmen and Suhua Highway

Taiwan prepares for Mid-Autumn Festival travel with extra flights to Kinmen and traffic management measures on the Suhua Highway to handle holiday surges.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-prepares-for-holiday-travel-surges-in-kinmen-and-suhua-highway

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