Macao is absolutely buzzing right now! 🌟 According to the latest data released on Monday by the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), cross-border passenger traffic has officially soared past the 100 million mark by the end of this past Sunday.
What's even more impressive? This milestone was reached 14 days earlier than it was last year. Talk about a travel surge! 📈
Where is everyone going? 🗺️
The Border Gate checkpoint is leading the charge, recording a whopping 50 million passenger trips. But the growth isn't just in one place—the Qingmao Port, Hengqin Port, and the Macao Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge are all seeing huge momentum, each surpassing 10 million trips. 🌉
Leveling up the travel experience ⚡
To keep things moving smoothly, Macao is bringing in some serious upgrades to make crossing the border a breeze for residents and visitors alike:
- Hengqin Port: The number of passenger inspection lanes is jumping from 69 to a massive 113! 🏎️
- Border Gate: Ten more inbound self-service clearance channels are being added to cut down those wait times.
- High-Tech Vibes: Iris-recognition clearance is expanding! Soon, non-resident workers and university students will be able to breeze through using this futuristic tech. 👁️✨
Whether you're a student, a professional, or just an adventurer exploring the region, Macao is making sure your journey is faster and easier than ever. Stay tuned for more updates on how the city is evolving to welcome the world! 🌍💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
