{
  "id": 15134301,
  "title": "Travellers get Chung Yeung headstart at Huanggang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/travellers-get-chung-yeung-headstart-at-huanggang-15134301",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1874289-20261017.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many Hong Kong travelers took advantage of the new Huanggang Port on Saturday as they prepared to head to the mainland at the beginning of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend. Visitors expressed their satisfaction with the new facility. Mr. So, who was planning a day trip to the mainland, found the port \"quite beautiful\" and said he would likely choose it in the future as it is larger. Ms. Chan, traveling with friends, noted that the journey from Yuen Long Plaza took only 20 to 25 minutes, calling the port's location \"very convenient.\" Ms. Cheung mentioned that she was able to take a bus directly to the checkpoint, rather than having to change from a bus to a train, which saved her over HK$20 in time and travel costs per journey. Mr. Fan, who often visits the mainland during his free time, found the Huanggang Port more convenient than other crossings from his location. Customs and Excise Commissioner Chan Tsz-tat inspected operations at the crossing, where ambassadors were present to assist travelers.",
  "summary": "Many people from Hong Kong tried out the new Huanggang Port on Saturday as they headed for the mainland at the start of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend. They had nothing but praise for the new facility. One of them, a Mr So, said he was crossing over to the mainland on a day trip. “I used to opt for the checkpoint at Lok Ma Chau. But I think this port seemed quite beautiful,” he said. “In…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Travellers get Chung Yeung headstart at Huanggang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/travellers-get-chung-yeung-headstart-at-huanggang",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:36:04.000Z"
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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."
}