Did you know that you can sail from Xiamen in mainland China to the Kinmen Islands, administered by China's Taiwan region, in less than 30 minutes? 🛥️ That's shorter than an episode of your favorite series!
Back in 2001, the \"Mini Direct Links\" opened up this speedy sea route, and since the full start of the cross-Straits direct links in 2008, over 20 million passenger trips have been made. Talk about building bridges—well, sea routes—in record time!
After a pause of nearly three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service made a triumphant return last January. Since then, daily round-trip routes have skyrocketed from 2 to 20, welcoming more than 1.15 million passenger trips. 🌊
\"For Taiwan compatriots who frequently travel to the mainland for business, we offer a convenient registration service that's applicable across the mainland and takes only about two minutes,\" shared Chen Jinlai, deputy chief of Gaoqi Border Inspection Station under Xiamen Border Inspection Authorities. \"For first-time visitors, we've got teams ready to assist with speedy customs clearance, and we even offer services in the Minnan (Southern Fujian) dialect.\" 🗣️
Whether you're a business traveler or an adventurer looking to explore new horizons, these enhanced connections between Xiamen and the Kinmen Islands make cross-Straits travel smoother than ever. So pack your bags, and maybe your sea legs, and set sail on a quick trip across the strait! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
