On 6 February this year, people-to-people exchanges between the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao resumed in an all-round way, and the popularity of mutual tourism visits by residents in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area continued to rise, promoting the continuous high flow of inbound and outbound passengers and vehicles at the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The reporter learned from the border checkpoint of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge that in the past weekend, 100,000 passengers entered and exited through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, refreshing the highest record in three years, and the flow of group tourism passengers is the main factor for the significant increase in passenger flow at the current port. Wang Shaoxin, general manager of a travel company in Macau, said, "The classic tourist route of Zhuhai to Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and then from Hong Kong to Macao via the bridge is very popular, and the company receives an average of about 2,000 to 3,000 tourists from all over the country every day. ”
In addition, driven by the "Macao Car to the North" policy, the number of self-driving tourists has also increased significantly. Among them, the growth rate of Macao single-plate vehicles entering Guangdong is particularly obvious. On March 19, the number of Macao single-plate vehicles inspected by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge border checkpoint exceeded 3,000 in a single day, setting a new record since the implementation of the policy.
Tan Chang, Deputy Captain of the Second Team on Duty at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Border Inspection Station, said, "We continue to strengthen information links with relevant departments in Hong Kong and Macao, grasp the peak dynamics of passenger flow in advance, scientifically plan the flow of entry and exit lanes, open sufficient passages for inspection in a timely manner, establish an interconnection mechanism with port visa agencies, and provide convenience for passengers in need to apply for permits." In addition, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge border inspection station has also introduced a volunteer service mechanism to provide customs clearance services for passengers at special passage entrances and fast-track inspection areas, effectively ensuring the safety, orderliness and smoothness of the port.
It is understood that as of March 19 this year, the number of people entering and leaving the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge border inspection station has exceeded 1.78 million, an increase of 232% year-on-year, and the number of vehicles entering and leaving has exceeded 466,000, an increase of 48.8% year-on-year.
(Main station reporter Wei Xing, Wu Meimiao)