File photo taken on Jan. 19, 2012 shows migrant worker Yang Liqiang (front, R) on a free bus ride home provided by Hunan Broadcasting System. 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/Liang Xu)