The upcoming New Year holiday is set to be a game-changer for travel in China! 🎉 The National Immigration Administration (NIA) forecasts that daily inbound and outbound passenger trips will skyrocket to an average of 2.05 million. That's an 18.8% bump compared to the same time last year! 📈
Mark your calendars 📅 because the peak travel times are expected on the evening of December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. What's fueling this travel boom? Improvements in visa-free transit policies and multiple-entry permits for mainland residents heading to the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions. ✈️🌉
Major international airports are bracing for the influx. Here's the breakdown:
- Beijing Capital International Airport: ~41,000 daily trips
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport: ~94,000 daily trips
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport: ~43,000 daily trips
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport: ~16,000 daily trips
But it's not just the skies that will be busy! 🛣️ Land border ports near Hong Kong and Macao are also expecting a surge:
- Gongbei Port in Zhuhai: ~360,000 daily trips
- Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: ~96,000 daily trips
To keep things running smoothly, the NIA is stepping up. They've issued directives for enhanced border management. Agencies will keep a close eye on passenger flows and port operations, sharing real-time updates to help you plan better. 🕰️
Travel tips from the NIA:
- Stay updated on border port traffic conditions.
- Double-check that your travel documents are valid. 🛂
- If you run into any issues, don't hesitate to call the 12367 immigration service hotline or reach out to on-site officers. 📞
So pack your bags, get your documents in order, and get ready to join the millions hitting the road and skies this New Year! Safe travels! 🌏✨
Reference(s):
China: Daily inbound, outbound trips in New Year holiday to exceed 2m
cgtn.com
