Huanggang busy on first long weekend travel rush
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Sunday said authorities have stepped up on-site management at the Huanggang port to cope with higher passenger traffic. This came as the redeveloped port saw crowds at its departure hall heading into its first travel peak – the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend. According to the Security Bureau's information platform "Easy Boundary", the checkpoint's departure…
Huanggang's Huanggang Port witnessed a surge in passenger traffic during the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend, marking its first major travel rush of the year. Security Secretary Chris Tang reported that the port's departure hall became exceptionally busy around 2pm, with Hong Kong residents facing a waiting time of 30 minutes and visitors up to 45 minutes.
However, the situation improved by 3.30pm, with an average wait time of just five minutes. Tang emphasized the need for cross-border travelers to adhere to staff instructions and pre-register for automated channels to expedite the crossing process. He also advised planning trips early and avoiding peak hours. The Immigration Department confirmed that outbound passenger traffic peaked between 10am and 2pm, with over 30,000 departures.
To handle the crowds, the department deployed additional personnel and opened all clearance channels and counters.
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