今年国庆来汉外国人同比增长5倍有余

Core Insights - The data from Wuhan Border Inspection Station indicates a significant increase in passenger flow at Wuhan Airport during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, with a total of over 40,000 inbound and outbound passengers, representing a 35.70% increase compared to the same period last year [1]. Passenger Flow Summary - Among the passengers, over 29,000 were mainland residents, marking a 29.61% increase year-on-year; over 4,000 were residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, showing a 73.47% increase; and 6,600 were foreign nationals, reflecting a 45.23% increase [4]. - The peak daily passenger flow occurred on October 8, reaching over 6,000 [4]. - During the holiday, a total of over 240 inbound and outbound transportation vehicles were inspected, which is a 27.89% increase from the previous year [4]. Demographics and Destinations - Mainland residents accounted for 74.27% of the passenger flow, an increase of 27.52% year-on-year, with the top three international destinations being Singapore, Japan, and Thailand [4]. Foreign Visitor Growth - From October 1 to 8, the number of foreign visitors arriving at Wuhan reached 3,300, a year-on-year increase of 63.21%, with nearly 2,000 benefiting from visa-free entry policies, which is more than a fivefold increase compared to last year [4]. Flight Route Expansion - Wuhan Tianhe International Airport has expanded its flight routes compared to last year, including a new direct flight to Phnom Penh and increased frequency of flights to South Korea and Singapore, as well as the only direct flight from Central China to Russia launched in September [5]. Operational Improvements - To ensure smooth border crossing, Wuhan Border Inspection Station has implemented 24-hour dynamic monitoring of passenger flow, adjusting police deployment based on real-time data to reduce waiting times for travelers [5]. - A multilingual service team has been established to expedite the entry process for foreign travelers, minimizing waiting times for customs clearance [5].