Over 200,000 Cross-Border Movements Recorded by 10am on National Day
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong's Immigration Department reported approximately 202,000 cross-border movements by 10am on October 1, the first day of the weeklong National Day Golden Week holiday. Inbound travelers totaled 112,153, with Mainland visitors accounting for 74,515 of that figure. Outbound traffic reached 90,225, predominantly Hong Kong residents at around 69,000. The Immigration Department forecasts total movements of 7.44 million during the October 1-7 holiday period, with 6.31 million expected via land border checkpoints .
Key Points
- As of 10am on October 1, total cross-border traffic reached 202,378, comprising 112,153 inbound and 90,225 outbound movements
- Mainland visitors to Hong Kong numbered 74,515 by 10am, with Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, West Kowloon High Speed Rail, and Shenzhen Bay as the busiest entry points, each handling approximately 13,000 Mainland visitors
- The Immigration Department projects 7.44 million total movements (visitors and residents) across all sea, land, and air checkpoints during the seven-day holiday
- Land border crossings are expected to account for 6.31 million of total movements, with peak outbound traffic of 587,000 on October 3 and peak inbound traffic of 586,000 on October 4
- Daily average traffic at major land checkpoints is estimated at approximately 220,000 at Lo Wu, 190,000 at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, and 150,000 at Shenzhen Bay
Why It Matters
The National Day Golden Week represents the busiest cross-border travel period for Hong Kong, and the projected 7.44 million movements underscore the critical importance of efficient border checkpoint operations. Travelers are advised to utilize the Transport Department's HKeMobility app, the Security Bureau's one-stop border crossing information platform (E-Channel), and real-time information services from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Zhuhai Port to minimize wait times and plan journeys accordingly .
The National Day Golden Week represents the busiest cross-border travel period for Hong Kong, and the projected 7.44 million movements underscore the critical importance of efficient border checkpoint operations. Travelers are advised to utilize the Transport Department's HKeMobility app, the Security Bureau's one-stop border crossing information platform (E-Channel), and real-time information services from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Zhuhai Port to minimize wait times and plan journeys accordingly .