Travellers get Chung Yeung headstart at Huanggang

Travellers from Hong Kong experienced the newly opened Huanggang Port on Saturday, as they prepared for the start of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend. The majority of the visitors expressed their satisfaction with the new facility.

One Mr. So, who was making a day trip to the mainland, commented on the beauty of the port and the convenience it offered compared to the previous checkpoint at Lok Ma Chau. He believed that this port would likely become his preferred choice in the future due to its larger size.

Another traveler, Chan, journeyed with friends from Yuen Long Plaza to the port. She estimated the trip took 20 to 25 minutes, expressing her appreciation for the port's convenience and smooth operation. She also highlighted the lack of crowding, which contributed to a seamless experience.

Cheung, another traveler, mentioned that she only needed to take a bus to the checkpoint, rather than switching from a bus to a train to reach other crossings. This combination of factors resulted in savings of over HK$20 per journey, according to her calculations.

Fan, a man who frequently visits the mainland during his free time, was among the first to try out the new port. He found it more convenient than other crossings, particularly from his location.

Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat conducted an inspection of the operations in the morning at the port, where ambassadors were stationed to assist travellers.