Guangdong expressway stops become New Year shopping hotspots

Small flower markets will also be set up at service areas to help promote the unique orchids from Wengyuan county in northern Guangdong, according to Wan Youming, director of the Renxin section of the Wuhan-Shenzhen Expressway.

"It will not only allow travelers to enjoy a stroll through the flower markets at the service areas but also enable them to bring the festive Cantonese atmosphere back to their hometowns," said Wan.

Yuan Yuting contributed to this story.