2025-09-23
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The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge has facilitated over 90 million passenger trips since its inauguration in October 2018.
That is according to the bridge's border inspection station.
As of September 15th, the bridge's Juhai Port has handled more than 90 million travelers.
and over 18.68 million vehicles.
The bridge has experienced robust growth in traffic with passenger volume reaching 27 million last year.
This year has already seen 21 million passengers, a 19% year-on-year increase.
Moreover, annual trips are projected to surpass 30 million for the first time by year end.
The expansion of individual travel plans from the mainland to Hong Kong and Macau has significantly boosted tourism across the bridge.
Since the beginning of this year, more than nine million mainland residents have used the bridge for travel.
The crossing has drastically reduced travel time between Hong Kong and Zhuhai from 3 hours to just 30 minutes, making it increasingly popular among Hong Kong and Macau residents for tourism, business, study, and family visits.
Trips by Hong Kong and Macau residents surged from 4.5 million in 2019 to 16.2 million in 2024 with 2025 numbers already exceeding 12.7 million.
Full year projections estimate over 18 million trips.
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Beijing ranks among the world's top cities for tourism in comprehensive strength.
That is according to a major industry report released at the World Conference on Tourism Cooperation and Development 2025.
The World Tourism Cities Development Report is a flagship publication of the World Tourism Cities Federation, which has been published annually since 2014.