Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hits Record Highs on 6th Anniversary 🚀

🌉 Six years ago, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) opened up, connecting three vibrant regions and setting a new standard for sea crossings. Fast forward to today, it's breaking records and making waves like never before! 🌊

According to the latest data, a whopping 62.3 million passengers have crossed the Zhuhai Port by October 22, with over 12.76 million vehicles zooming through customs. That's some serious traffic! 🚗💨

The HZMB isn't just any bridge—it’s a 55-kilometer marvel linking Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Macao SAR, and the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province. It's the world's longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing, and it has become the go-to route for residents eager to explore these buzzing regions. 🏙️✨

With 24-hour customs clearance and seamless regional connectivity, it's no wonder the bridge is a hit. This year alone, the total passenger flow through the bridge's ports reached 21.5 million by October 22, a year-on-year jump of 84.8% and nearly double the numbers from 2019! 📈🔥

\"Over the six years since its opening, the total number of Hong Kong and Macao residents entering and exiting the Chinese mainland through the bridge has exceeded 35.6 million, accounting for more than 57% of the total crossings. In 2023 alone, the numbers soared to over 12.9 million, up 82.8% year on year, setting a new record,\" said Chen Faqiu, head of the HZMB border inspection station.

But it's not just about foot traffic. Driving has become the new cool! 🏎️💨 By September this year, over 3.6 million vehicles with Hong Kong and Macao license plates cruised across, thanks to policies like \"Macao vehicles northward\" and \"Hong Kong vehicles northward\" introduced in 2023.

The HZMB is also a gateway for globetrotters 🌍✈️. The border inspection department has checked in more than 6,000 domestic tour groups and over 330,000 foreign passengers—an impressive 169% increase from last year. Plus, the \"via Zhuhai to Hong Kong flight\" model has helped 37,000 passengers breeze through customs! 🛫✨

Cargo movement is on fire too! 🔥 Between 2018 and September this year, the total value of goods traded through the bridge hit a staggering 942.7 billion yuan (about $132.48 billion). The first nine months of this year alone saw imports and exports worth 164.97 billion yuan, marking a 10.4% year-on-year rise.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge isn't just a structural wonder—it's a symbol of connectivity, growth, and the endless possibilities when regions come together. Here's to many more years of breaking records and building bridges—literally and figuratively! 🎉🌉