Record 1.25 Million Border Crossings on Christmas Day Underscore Hong Kong-Mainland Re-integration
Boxing Day Sees 1.18 Million People Cross Hong Kong’s Land, Sea and Air Checkpoints
Overnight MTR and Bus Network Keeps Hong Kong Moving Through Christmas Eve
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Hong Kong registers 1.25 million cross-border trips on Christmas Day, busiest day since full border reopening
Hong Kong handled 1.25 million border crossings on Christmas Day, the highest since the city’s full reopening. Lo Wu saw the most traffic, driven by Hongkongers heading north and mainland tourists visiting the SAR. The data signals a return to pre-pandemic mobility patterns and highlights potential congestion risks for corporate travellers.
MTR and bus operators roll out all-night services for Christmas Eve revellers and cross-border travellers
The MTR ran city-wide overnight trains and bus companies added round-the-clock routes on Christmas Eve, significantly easing late-night congestion and offering new flexibility for businesses with shift workers and cross-border staff.