摘要：According to data from the Hunan General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, Hunan's ports of entry handled 29,000 entr

According to data from the Hunan General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, Hunan's ports of entry handled 29,000 entry-exit trips and 200 inbound and outbound flights during the Spring Festival holiday from January 28 to February 4, 2025, up 2% and 10% respectively from the same holiday period last year.

Tourists clear customs at Changsha airport during the Spring Festival holiday. (Photo provided by the correspondent)

During the holiday, nearly 20,000 entries and exits were made by residents of the Chinese mainland through Hunan's ports of entry, marking a 7.9% year-on-year increase. The number of cross-border travelers at Changsha airport grew 6% from the same holiday period last year. The three most popular destinations were Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. More than 9,000 entry-exit trips were made by foreigners coming mainly from South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, and the UK. The number of inbound and outbound travelers from Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and the UK increased by 9.5%, 53.8%, 1,322%, and 375% respectively from the previous Spring Festival holiday. About 90% of inbound and outbound foreigner tourists benefited from visa-free entry.

Tourists clear customs at Zhangjiajie airport during the Spring Festival holiday. (Photo provided by the correspondent)

During the Spring Festival holiday, Hunan's ports of entry saw 190 inbound and outbound passenger flights, an increase of 7.9% from the same period last year. Among these, the number of flights at Changsha airport increased by 14.7%. The main destinations were 13 cities in 11 countries, including London (UK), Nairobi (Kenya), Bangkok (Thailand), Seoul (South Korea), Daegu (South Korea), Busan (South Korea), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Tokyo (Japan), Singapore, Hanoi (Vietnam), Vientiane (Laos), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), and Jakarta (Indonesia). The top four destinations in terms of the total number of flights were South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. The number of flights to Malaysia and Singapore increased by 50% compared to the same period last year. Additionally, new flights to Tokyo were added this year.

According to a spokesperson for the Hunan General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, during the holiday, border inspection authorities at all levels in Hunan made early preparations, deployed sufficient personnel for duty shifts, and opened as many inspection channels as possible. These measures were aimed at quickly and dynamically reducing peak passenger flows to ensure smooth and orderly customs clearance. In addition, the "special channels" were kept open on a regular basis to provide customs clearance convenience for passengers in need of assistance, including the elderly, children, the sick, the disabled, and pregnant women. In addition, passengers who needed to clear customs quickly for boarding were prioritized for border inspection procedures.

来源：湖南日报