Record visitor numbers at Hengqin port

The Hengqin Port has seen a significant surge in passenger flow.

The total number of entries and exits has exceeded 10 million as of June 22, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 44.4%.

The Hengqin immigration inspection station of Zhuhai immigration inspection station reported the milestone (10 million travelers) was achieved two months ahead of schedule when compared to last year.

The record for the highest single-day inbound and outbound passenger flow has been set three times during the year.

The station has predicted the peak passenger flow during the summer vacation is coming, with mainland tourists expected to increase significantly, as cited by TDM.

The average daily passenger flow during the summer vacation is expected to exceed 60,000, and the annual passenger flow is expected to exceed 20 million.

Among the 10 million inbound and outbound tourists, there were about 4.1 million mainlanders going to work and school in Macau, an increase of about 50% from last year.

There were also about 2.47 million Hong Kong and Macau residents, an increase of about 20%.

Additionally, approximately 1.02 million vehicles passed through Hengqin Port, a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.3%.

The Vehicle Personnel Inspection and Release Hall, which opened April 9, has seen 215,000 inbound and outbound passengers, including 156,000 Hong Kong and Macau residents, accounting for 72.5% of the total.

This trend is expected to continue, driven by the growing popularity of Macau as a tourist destination and the increasing ease of travel through Hengqin Port.

The Hengqin master plan aims to accommodate up to 120,000 Macau residents on the island by 2035, further boosting the local economy and tourism industry. Nadia Shaw