Beijing ports see 6 million border crossings

Beijing ports had seen over 6 million cross-border passenger trips as of Wednesday, marking a 22% year-on-year increase and reaching the 6 million milestone 23 days earlier than last year.

The number of inbound and outbound border crossings by foreigners through Beijing ports reached 1.57 million as of April 22, a year-on-year increase of 41.7%. Specifically, the number of inbound visits reached 817,000, up 42% compared to the same period last year. 

More than 402,000 entries were made under the visa-free and 240-hour temporary entry permit policies, 2.1 times the number recorded during the same period last year. Foreigners entering for tourism, business, and family visits accounted for 72.5% of the total, 1.44 times higher than last year.

Beijing ports are expected to see another peak of cross-border travel during the coming five-day May Day holiday. To manage this surge, the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection will implement proactive measures.

The measures include deploying officers proficient in foreign languages to provide assistance, and publishing information on port traffic and peak time forecasts through official WeChat accounts and other platforms to help travelers better understand entry and exit conditions in advance.