{
  "id": 13867414,
  "title": "Travellers from both sides praise revamped crossing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/travellers-from-both-sides-praise-revamped-crossing-13867414",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1873574-20261012.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first travellers to use the redeveloped Huanggang port experienced great satisfaction with its convenience. The facility opened at 6.30am on Monday, offering 24-hour clearance services for passengers and vehicles. One Shenzhen resident described it as spacious, comfortable, and very convenient, noting the ease of disembarking from the metro and swiftly clearing customs. Another woman commended the enhanced connectivity, with more bus services now linking to various districts in the region. She highlighted the addition of new routes, including stops in Tai Po, Ma On Shan, and even the airport, making access to these areas much simpler for those arriving in Hong Kong.\n\nFrom the Hong Kong side, a traveller expressed how the new checkpoint facilitated her visits to Shenzhen and other mainland cities. She preferred Huanggang port over the Lo Wu checkpoint due to its lower fare. The traveller also appreciated the abundance of buses available at the new facility. A man shared that it took him approximately 20 minutes to reach the checkpoint from Tsing Yi, making it easily accessible. Even a feng shui master, Mak Ling-ling, praised the smooth operation and speed of the clearance process. The redeveloped port, she noted, had more lanes than before, significantly reducing wait times. The entire experience was described as pleasant and efficient.",
  "summary": "The first travellers to pass through the redeveloped Huanggang port on its first day of operation have praised its convenience. The new facility opened at 6.30am on Monday, providing 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles. One traveller from the Shenzhen side said it was spacious, comfortable and very convenient. “I came early just to try it out,\" she said. \"It feels…",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Travellers from both sides praise revamped crossing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/travellers-from-both-sides-praise-revamped-crossing",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:36:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}