The National Immigration Administration of China announced that on the occasion of New Year's Day, the country saw a total of 1.803 million border crossings, a 13.7% increase compared to the same day last year. This resurgence in travel activity highlights a robust recovery in the tourism sector. Of these crossings, 869,000 were individuals from the Chinese mainland, marking an 11.1% year-on-year rise. Additionally, visitors from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan accounted for 749,000 crossings, which represents a 12.8% increase, while international travelers contributed 185,000 crossings, reflecting a substantial 33.6% growth.
Moreover, customs officials processed 67,000 various modes of cross-border transport, including planes, ships, trains, and vehicles, which signifies a 14.7% year-on-year increase. The bustling activity on the first day of 2025 indicated a strong performance in both domestic and international tourism. The Ministry of Transport forecasted that a total of 182.4 million passenger trips would take place across regions during this holiday.
In Hong Kong, the Immigration Department reported nearly 949,000 crossings on New Year's Day, with over 520,000 consisting of inbound journeys. Among those arriving, more than 390,000 were residents of Hong Kong, and around 100,000 traveled from mainland China. On the other hand, approximately 420,000 people departed from Hong Kong on that day. Furthermore, Macao experienced a total of 1.928 million border crossings from Monday to Wednesday, including 663,000 on New Year's Day alone.
Data from Trip.com, a prominent travel service provider in China, showed a dramatic surge in inbound tourism over the New Year’s celebrations. Year-on-year tourist orders for inbound travel more than doubled, with bookings from South Korea to China soaring 215% and those from Japan increasing by 145%. This trend underscores the growing interest in traveling to China as the country's tourism landscape revives.
5 Comments
ArtemK
It’s great that tourism is reviving, but many locals still can’t afford the high costs associated with it.
Muchacho
More tourists means more strain on our resources. This isn’t a reason to rejoice.
Matzomaster
What about the quality of tourism? Many areas are overcrowded and can't handle an influx of visitors.
Karamba
This obsession with travel numbers overlooks the real issues facing local residents. What about our own people?
Rotfront
Why are we celebrating numbers when many travelers have been subjected to COVID-19 regulations and complications?