Guangdong expressway stops become New Year shopping hotspots

"As oranges symbolize good luck and great fortune, I bought several extra boxes to take home as gifts for my relatives," said a traveler surnamed Li, preparing to return to her hometown in Hubei.

Introducing specialties at expressway service areas was in line with local authorities' initiative to promote tourism and cultural consumption during the Spring Festival travel rush, according to Guangdong Transportation Group.