Story perspectives

6.5 Million Expected to Cross Hong Kong Borders This Holiday

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Hong Kong Immigration Department expects about 6.5 million people to pass through border control points during the Easter and Ching Ming Festival.
It estimates about 6.44 million trips will occur via air, land, and sea from Friday to Tuesday.
About 5.43 million trips will use land boundary control points between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The department plans to enhance operations by minimizing leave for frontline officers and opening additional counters.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Hong Kong Immigration Department expects about 6.5 million people to pass through border control points during the Easter and Ching Ming Festival.
It estimates about 6.44 million trips will occur via air, land, and sea from Friday to Tuesday.
About 5.43 million trips will use land boundary control points between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The department plans to enhance operations by minimizing leave for frontline officers and opening additional counters.