As the Spring Festival draws near, a 400-year-old bridge in China's Guizhou is once again bustling with activities, with many returning home for family gatherings.
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00:00 China's annual Spring Festival Travel Rush is now underway.
00:04 This year, a staggering 9 billion passenger trips are expected to be made
00:08 during the 40-day travel rush starting from January 26.
00:13 As people embark on their journeys home for family reunions,
00:17 in mountainous Guizhou, bridges play a vital role in facilitating public transportation.
00:23 Now I'm here on Qilin Bridge in Shichen County,
00:28 southwest China's Guizhou Province. Qilin means "open mind" in Chinese.
00:33 It's an ancient stone arch bridge connecting the two sides of the river.
00:38 During Spring Festival travel season, we see huge crowds of people on the bridge.
00:43 Some are walking home, while some are busy doing New Year shopping.
00:47 The bridge, first built 400 years ago and then renovated, is 169 meters long and 5 meters wide.
00:56 People walk on this bridge.
00:59 People can't ride their cars through the bridge.
01:04 Every time I walk on this bridge, I buy some stuff to take home for my kids and parents.
01:16 I rarely come back home.
01:19 I sell vegetables and fruits.
01:22 I sell vegetables and fruits.
01:27 Yesterday, there were fewer people.
01:29 But today, there are more people.
01:31 There are many people selling vegetables and fruits.
01:33 Today is the Thanksgiving Day.
01:36 There are many people here.
01:37 We sell specialties here.
01:40 This is yellow water chestnut.
01:41 It's very famous now.
01:42 The locals in the village are making it.
01:46 [Music]
01:52 [Silence]