China is gearing up for a major travel rush during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept. 15-17), with daily trips expected to hit 1.8 million – a 21.9% jump from 2022! 🚀 The National Immigration Administration (NIA) predicts peak crowds at airports and border checkpoints on Sept. 14 and 17 as families reunite and travelers explore abroad.
Airports on Alert 🛂
Shanghai Pudong: 95K daily entries/exits
Beijing Capital & Guangzhou Baiyun: 42K each
Chengdu Tianfu: 16K
Land ports near Hong Kong and Macao are also bracing for waves of visitors. The NIA promises sub-30-minute waits by deploying extra staff and AI-powered systems to streamline checks.
Pro Travel Tips 💡
\"Double-check your passport validity and visa requirements,\" advises the NIA. Travelers should monitor real-time port updates via official apps to dodge peak-hour gridlock. 🚨
