Imagine cruising across a 55-kilometer engineering marvel that connects the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province, and the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world's longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing, is now riding a wave of international interest.
According to official data, foreign passenger traffic through the Zhuhai land port has surged by 70% year on year, topping 172,000 trips. This boom is largely thanks to visa-free expansions, making the Zhuhai land port the only gateway on the Chinese mainland with direct road access to Hong Kong International Airport.
Overall, more than 10 million crossings have been recorded as of Sunday, an 18.9% jump year on year and a milestone reached 25 days earlier than last year. Trips by residents of the Chinese mainland climbed 30.3% to 4.18 million, while cross-border trips by Hong Kong and Macao-registered vehicles soared 32.4% to nearly 1.2 million, with daily averages now topping 10,000.
For young global citizens, business and tech enthusiasts, and digital nomads, these numbers signal a growing ease of movement and new opportunities. Whether you're planning a last-minute weekend escape, scouting new markets, or simply chasing the next big adventure, the bridge's expanding connectivity is reshaping how we explore and do business across G20 nations.
As international travel rebounds, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge stands as a testament to cross-border collaboration and innovation, inviting a world of visitors to discover the region's vibrant mix of culture, commerce, and cutting-edge infrastructure.
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees surge in foreign passengers
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