今年中越边境河口口岸出入境人员突破500万人次

Core Points - The Hekou Port has become the first open port in Yunnan Province to exceed 5 million inbound and outbound travelers in 2023, with the 5 millionth traveler arriving on October 22 [1] - The port is the largest land port on the China-Vietnam border in Yunnan, benefiting from convenient transportation and the release of visa-free policies, leading to increased cross-border travel [1] - As of October 22, the port has recorded 5.0016 million travelers and 3.43 million tons of goods, representing year-on-year increases of 15.7% and 2% respectively, with both passenger and cargo flows ranking high among Yunnan's open ports [1] Industry Developments - To enhance the high-quality development of the port economy and promote international exchanges, the Hekou Border Inspection Station is focusing on improving customs clearance efficiency [2] - Initiatives include the promotion of an online pre-declaration system for cross-border tourist groups, the development of fast customs clearance procedures for frequent travelers, and the pilot of electronic declaration for foreign entry cards [2] - Measures to cope with the increasing flow of travelers include setting up tidal inspection channels, providing self-service printers for foreign entry cards, and increasing passenger guidance positions to effectively enhance customs clearance efficiency [2]