Core Insights - The Lian Tang Port has become a significant hub for cross-border travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong since its inspection function opened in 2023, with projected total cross-border traffic exceeding 50 million by 2025, and an annual flow of 10 million in 2025, one month earlier than expected [1][3] - Hong Kong and Macau residents are the primary source of traffic, with 7.649 million crossings in 2025, accounting for 76.5% of total traffic, reflecting a 22% year-on-year increase [3] - The port's efficient operations are attributed to smart reforms, including the addition of 20 intelligent inspection channels, reducing passenger processing time to under 30 seconds, and the implementation of a "cross-border bus reservation" system, which cuts waiting times by 60% [3] Industry Impact - The Lian Tang Port has enhanced the economic integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, with 12 large commercial complexes established within a 5-kilometer radius, attracting over 12 million Hong Kong and Macau consumers in 2025 and driving retail sales beyond 8 billion [4] - The port's unique "direct access for people and vehicles" feature has solidified its role as a preferred hub for tourism, with over 300 cross-border travel and study groups daily, serving more than 500,000 group travelers annually [3][4]
莲塘口岸出入境总人次破5000万 港澳居民"北上消费"占比近八成
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-07 11:47