The 'mini three links' between the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region are buzzing with activity! 🌉 Over 11,000 inbound and outbound passenger trips are anticipated during the Qingming Festival (April 4), according to border authorities in Xiamen. That’s a 25% daily jump compared to March! 📈
First launched in 2001, these direct transport routes connect Fujian Province with Kinmen and Matsu islands. Starting April 1, the Fuzhou-Matsu route doubled to 8 daily trips, while Quanzhou-Kinmen now runs daily round trips. 🛳️
Officials say many travelers are visiting family, honoring ancestors, or exploring cultural roots—a tradition that’s supercharged this year. 🧧 With easier cross-strait access, the festival is becoming a bridge for shared heritage and reunion vibes. 🎉
Why it matters: The surge highlights growing connectivity and the enduring ties between Fujian and the Taiwan region. For young travelers and diaspora communities, it’s a reminder that history and modernity can sail the same boat. ✨
