File photo taken on Jan. 14, 1993 shows attendant Han Xiulin (R) of the Beijing Railway Station serving water to passengers in Beijing, capital of China. As the reunion with the family during the Lunar New Year is a long-standing tradition in China, people embark on journey home ahead of the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. The 40-day 2019 Spring Festival travel rush started on Jan. 21, with 3 billion trips expected to be made. Here are some touching moments along the homeward bound journey. (Xinhua/Tang Zhaoming)