Appendix 8 - Statistics on Cross-boundary Passenger Traffic

Note(s):

• Figures in brackets denote percentage changes over the preceding year.
• The sum of individual items may not tally with the corresponding total shown in the table because of rounding.
• In response to the developments of COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has suspended passenger clearance services at most of the control points in phases from late January 2020 to early 2023. The normal travel of persons between Hong Kong and the Mainland has been resumed progressively in phases starting 8 January 2023, the Government of the HKSAR reopened those control points where passenger clearance services needed to be suspended in response to the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normal travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland fully resumed starting 6 February 2023.

Remark(s):

1. The Hung Hom Control Point has ceased operation since 30 January 2020 following the suspension of the Intercity Through Train services.
2. Passenger clearance services at Sha Tau Kok Boundary Control Point have been suspended since 30 January 2020 to facilitate the redevelopment of Sha Tau Kok Port.
3. The Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point commenced operation on 26 August 2020 with cargo clearance service only. It commenced full operation (including cargo and passenger clearance services) on 6 February 2023.