Hey, travel enthusiasts! ✈️ If you're heading to Harbin for the upcoming ninth Asian Winter Games 🏂, we've got some exciting news that'll make your journey smoother than a fresh sheet of ice! ❄️
Harbin Taiping International Airport in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province just rolled out brand-new automated border control systems, also known as E-channels. These high-tech gateways are here to speed up both arrivals and departures, getting you through the airport and onto your adventure in no time.
On Friday afternoon, the first batch of lucky passengers from Seoul, the Republic of Korea, zipped through these E-channels, marking a milestone for the province. With a total of 14 E-channels—eight for arrivals and six for departures—228 passengers can now breeze through the airport quickly, freeing up time to explore Harbin's iconic ice sculptures and winter festivities.
Why now? Well, with the Asian Winter Games kicking off on February 7 and running until the 14th, plus the Spring Festival and a booming ice and snow tourism season, Harbin is about to become the place to be! 🏅🎉 The E-channels couldn't have come at a better time to handle the surge of visitors flocking to this winter wonderland.
So pack your bags, grab your friends, and get ready to glide through Harbin Airport like a pro. The E-channels are open, and the winter magic awaits! ✨
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E-channels open at airport in Harbin for quick arrivals, departures
cgtn.com
