‘Everyone wants to make history’: revamped Huanggang Port opens to brisk business
Hong Kong travel agencies and border shops have capitalised on the opening of the revamped Huanggang Port as thousands of visitors poured through the control point, with special tours on offer and shopkeepers reporting brisk business. Agents said the port’s 24-hour joint clearance arrangements could give cross-border tourism a major boost, although crowd control measures dampened trade at the…
Hong Kong tourists and border merchants have capitalized on the opening of the revamped Huanggang Port, with thousands of visitors processing through the control point. Special tours and bustling businesses were reported, with agents speculating that the port's 24-hour joint clearance procedures could significantly boost cross-border tourism.
Despite crowd control measures, the checkpoint entrance saw less traffic than usual. Among the first visitors were participants in tours organized by Hong Kong travel agency Big Line Holiday, who claimed about 1,000 people joined the tours, with more scheduled throughout the day. The agency's chairwoman, Chan Yin-ping, expressed confidence in the port's ability to boost tourism, citing its 24-hour operation and proximity to Shenzhen.
Tourists praised the joint clearance system, which reduced clearance times significantly. Businesses near the port also reported increased traffic, with some offering promotions to mark the opening. Despite a few complaints about sparse surroundings, visitors were generally pleased with their experience at the newly revamped Huanggang Port.
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