Millions spread their wings as overseas travel takes off

60 percent of the surveyed are willing to travel abroad during Spring Festival instead of visiting their families.[Photo/CFP]

Ctrip.com International, the largest online travel agency in China, forecasts that nearly 6 million outbound trips will be taken during this Spring Festival, setting a record for the Golden Week.

Meanwhile, Chinese travelers' budgets for trips have been increasing in recent years. The average spending of Chinese outbound travelers for Spring Festival will exceed 10,000 yuan ($1,520), excluding local shopping costs, the agency said.