'Chunyun' kicks off ahead of official time 
  (Xinhua)  Updated: 2007-01-20 09:48  
  
Migrant workers and their children walk towards the 
railway station in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, January 19, 2007. 
China's 'Chun Yun', which means travelling during traditional Chinese Spring 
Festival, kicked off half a month ahead of the official 
time between February 3 and March 14, which the Railway 
Ministry predicted would saw a passenger flow of million. The annual train 
fare hike during the holiday season was scrapped begining this year. 
[Xinhua]
   
   
 
 
 
  
 
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