内地与港澳居民互动“新常态”：开始“相互串门子”了

Core Viewpoint - The trend of "Hong Kong residents going north" has evolved from a small-scale phenomenon to a normalized activity, with increasing interaction between residents of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and a strong recovery in mainland residents traveling to Hong Kong and Macau [2][4]. Group 1: Hong Kong Residents Going North - By 2025, the number of Hong Kong and Macau residents traveling north is expected to reach nearly 18 million, a nearly 300% increase compared to 2019 [4]. - The number of "Hong Kong vehicles going north" exceeded 2.03 million trips by December 23, 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 36% [4]. - The cross-border travel activity is characterized by a mix of business trips and leisure tourism, with a reported 2.638 million cross-border passenger trips in January 2025 alone [2][4]. Group 2: Mainland Residents Traveling to Hong Kong and Macau - In 2025, the number of mainland visitors to Hong Kong reached approximately 37.8 million, marking an 11% year-on-year increase and accounting for 76% of total visitors [8]. - The number of mainland visitors to Macau reached about 29 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 18.5%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels [8]. - The high-speed rail service between Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong saw over 30 million passengers in 2025, a 17% increase from the previous year, with short-distance travelers making up about 80% of the total [10].