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Extended Checkpoint Hours Amid Surge in Holiday Travel

12/26/2025

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Hong Kong authorities will extend operating hours at Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints after the New Year countdown.
The Lo Wu checkpoint will stay open until 2 am on January 1, with overnight bus services to facilitate travel.
On Christmas Day, tens of thousands faced long waits at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Outbound travel rose nearly 44% from last year.
Police warned of crowded conditions at various checkpoints.

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Hong Kong authorities will extend operating hours at Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints after the New Year countdown.
The Lo Wu checkpoint will stay open until 2 am on January 1, with overnight bus services to facilitate travel.
On Christmas Day, tens of thousands faced long waits at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Outbound travel rose nearly 44% from last year.
Police warned of crowded conditions at various checkpoints.