Around 3.2 million journeys are anticipated throughout the border areas of Hong Kong over the Dragon Boat Festival extended holiday period, with up to an estimated 540,000 people arriving via land checkpoints on Sunday reaching their peak.
On Thursday, the Immigration Department stated that the majority of border crossings would occur at land checkpoints connected to neighboring regions such as Macau and Shenzhen, representing 85%, or approximately 2.73 million, of all journeys.
Over the weekend, Hong Kong will host citywide dragon boat competitions, expecting around 570,000 people to leave the city on Saturday and about 540,000 to return on Sunday.
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The department stated that the Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints were expected to see heavy traffic, predicting average daily crossings of around 230,000, 200,000, and 140,000 journeys, respectively.
This year, the holiday referred to as the Dragon Boat Festival will span from Saturday through Monday on the Chinese mainland.
The Immigration Department has advised all travelers crossing via land borders to steer clear of congestion and extended wait times for immigration checks. A spokesperson stated, "To dodge these issues, we recommend planning ahead, avoiding travel during peak hours, and staying updated with radio and television reports about traffic situations at different checkpoints."
People from both locals and visitors are anticipated to attend the races taking place in Stanley, Aberdeen, Tsim Sha Tsui East, and Sha Tin on Saturday.
The Tourism Board along with the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association will jointly host a nine-day carnival starting this Saturday until June 8th. The event will take place at the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade and includes attractions such as a food street offering special treats, a panda-themed popup shop, and designated photo areas for visitors.
The first-ever Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month will commence this Saturday, celebrating the city’s extensive cultural legacy via district festivals, guided visits, and a special showcase of Jiangxi province's Hakka traditions.
MTR Corporation announced it will enhance cross-border operations over three consecutive days beginning on Saturday. This includes boosting the frequency of trains on the East Rail line at specific times as well as providing additional short-distance high-speed rail services.
People planning to use the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge shuttle buses, referred to as "gold buses," can enjoy services operating as frequently as once per minute during peak times.
The Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang cross-boundary shuttle bus, known as the "yellow bus", will run at around every two minutes at its busiest. The quota for cross-boundary coaches will be increased to further strengthen services.
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