Travel demand during the summer vacation period continues to rise. On July 17, the total number of daily flights in Southwest China (Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Guizhou) reached 6,306, setting a new historical record. Among these, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport handled 738 takeoffs and landings, while Chengdu Tianfu International Airport reached 1,276—the first time both airports have simultaneously hit their respective single-day peaks since operating concurrently. Despite the high traffic volume, operations remained stable, with on-time performance rates of 91.23% and 91.85%, respectively.

Other major airports in Southwest China also operated at high capacity: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport recorded 1,084 takeoffs and landings, Kunming Changshui International Airport handled 1,002, and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport managed 568. The surge continued, with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport reaching a new record of 1,095 flights on July 19.

The summer travel rush has not only boosted domestic travel but also significantly increased inbound tourism. From July 1 to 16, nearly 29,000 foreign nationals entered China via Chengdu's aviation ports, a year-on-year increase of 15.3%. Most visitors came from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia.

Escaping the heat has become the primary motivation for travel. According to Tongcheng Travel's "2026 Summer Escape Tourism Trends Report", Sichuan has emerged as a representative cool-weather destination in Southwest China, thanks to its western highland forests, alpine lakes, and Tibetan-Qiang ethnic cultural resources. Jiuzhaigou County, Kangding City, and Songpan County all ranked among the top 10 most popular counties nationwide for summer escape tourism.

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