A vibrant celebration of the Spring Festival welcomed travelers at Hangzhounan Railway Station's east exit on the afternoon of January 29. Inheritors of Zhaodong paper cutting, dough sculptures, and the way of incense showcased Xiaoshan's captivating intangible heritages. The event provided tourists an opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant ambiance of the holiday season while acquiring a piece of heritage folk specialty. Many visitors joyfully clutched intricately crafted paper cuts featuring the Chinese character "福" ("Fu").

Entranced, tourists gathered around an elderly paper-cutting master. His nimble fingers, seemingly extensions of his steady hands, danced across the scarlet paper, transforming it into exquisite patterns. A child asked, "how did you do it?" With a gentle smile he explained, "it carries centuries of wisdom. Patience and a steady heart are its secrets. Would you like to try? I could teach you the basics."

Nearby, a young clay sculptor captivated people with a live demonstration of his skills. Under his hands, a lump of Xiaoshan's unique clay morphed into an adorable doll. "It is made of a sort of special clay from right here and needs my processing techniques. The piece can stay for long," proudly said the artist.

Anticipating a 24.9% jump over 2023, Hangzhounan Railway Station expects to welcome a total of 555,000 passengers during the Spring Festival holiday, averaging 13,900 daily trips. The travel rush is expected to occur in two waves, with 237,000 passengers departing before the Spring Festival and 318,000 afterward. February 3rd is predicted to be the busiest pre-holiday travel day, with an estimated 18,000 passengers passing through the station. March 2nd will be the busiest post-holiday travel day, with approximately 16,000 passengers.