The number of travelers who have this year passed through Hengqin Port exceeded 10 million yesterday, a 32 percent increase from the same period last year.
The milestone was achieved 46 days earlier than last year, the fastest on record since the border checkpoint’s opening, according to the Hengqin immigration inspection station in Zhuhai.
Statistics show that mainland travelers made over 6.9 million border crossings, a 22 percent rise compared to the same period last year, driving the overall passenger flow surge. Weekends and holidays saw particularly high traffic, with a daily record of 128,000 crossings on May 2.
With increasingly convenient customs clearance procedures, more Macau residents are choosing to live, work and start businesses in Hengqin, leading to a steady increase in cross-border travel. This year, over 2.77 million cross-border trips were made through the checkpoint by Hong Kong and Macau residents, up 60 percent year on year.
Mainland China’s expanding visa-free travel policies, along with measures such as a Hengqin-Macau tour group program and multiple-entry permits, have significantly facilitated cross-border travel. Foreign travelers crossing Hengqin Port (checkpoint) have surpassed 130,000 so far this year, a 73 percent increase from the same period in 2024.
– Xinhua, MPD
