China's largest toll station saw massive traffic jams as millions returned home after a holiday, with 888 million trips nationwide.

Aerial images from China’s Wuzhuang Toll Station in Anhui province show massive traffic congestion as millions returned home after the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with thousands of vehicles lined up across 36 lanes. The country’s largest toll station, expecting over 120,000 vehicles on its final day, saw long queues stretching kilometers, their tail lights glowing in the dark. The holiday prompted around 888 million trips nationwide—up from 765 million last year—driven by family reunions and the extended break. The gridlock drew comparisons to a notorious 2010 traffic jam caused by construction and breakdowns, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing mass travel during peak periods.