<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-13/China-braces-for-travel-surge-during-upcoming-Mid-Autumn-Festival-1wRflw60j2o/img/cc00f795c56347e89c52b5edb9f021fb/cc00f795c56347e89c52b5edb9f021fb.jpeg' alt='Travelers complete entry procedures at the immigration hall of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, August 14, 2024. /CFP'
China is expected to experience a surge in both inbound and outbound trips during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Friday. The NIA has made a special arrangement to ensure safe, efficient and smooth exit-entry services at ports during the holiday.
The NIA estimates a daily average of 1.8 million passenger trips during the holiday period, a 21.9 percent increase from last year, and peaks in both the inbound and outbound travels will be observed at exit-entry ports on September 14 and 17.
Major international airports are preparing for increased passenger volumes. Beijing Capital International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport are anticipated to handle daily entry and exit volumes of 42,000, 95,000, 42,000 and 16,000 trips, respectively. Additionally, passenger flows at land ports near Hong Kong and Macao are expected to rise.
In response, the NIA has instructed border inspection authorities at all levels across China to strengthen the monitoring of entry and exit traveler volumes and port operations, and ensure timely updates for travelers. Sufficient staffing and security measures are required to keep customs processing times under 30 minutes.
Border inspection authorities are also directed to coordinate with joint inspection units at ports and relevant local departments to manage traveler flow and provide traffic support during peak hours. Travelers are advised to stay informed about port traffic and customs clearance conditions and to verify their documents before traveling.
