Published on : Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The Immigration Department Hong Kong estimates 7.37 million passengers will pass through land, sea and air checkpoints during the Christmas-New Year holiday period, up 3.9% on last year.
For outbound traffic, the busiest day will be December 25 when an estimated 389,000 passengers leave Hong Kong. Inbound traffic will be at its peak on December 27 when 401,000 passengers are expected to arrive.
About 2.11 million passengers, a daily average of 264,000, are expected to pass through Lo Wu control point from December 24 to 27 and December 31 to January 3.
Passenger traffic at the Lok Ma Chau, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, and Shenzhen Bay control points will also be heavy, with a daily average of 80,000, 181,000 and 109,000 forecast.
Passengers are advised to plan their trips in advance and avoid making their journeys during busy periods.
Hong Kong residents needing assistance while travelling outside Hong Kong can call the department’s hotline (852) 1868.
Tags: and Shenzhen Bay, hong kong, Lok Ma Chau, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line
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