More than 1.27 million border crossings recorded over Lunar New Year long weekend
The Immigration Department logged more than 1.27 million passenger trips on 19 February, capping a busy Lunar New Year weekend. Land crossings at Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay were heaviest, but new e-channels helped avoid major delays. The data signal a full recovery of Hong Kong–mainland travel and give employers fresh insight into peak-period congestion.
Feb 21, 2026