11.38 million expected to cross Hong Kong borders over Lunar New Year period

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenFebruary 12, 2026 at 06:34 AM

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Hong Kong anticipates 11.38 million border crossings during the Lunar New Year holiday, a projected 16% increase compared to last year. The Immigration Department estimates 9.52 million trips will be made through land boundary control points like Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau between the 27th day of the last month of the Lunar calendar and the seventh day after the new year. This forecast follows a meeting led by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki to coordinate festive arrangements. To manage the expected surge in travelers, the Immigration Department will deploy additional staff and open more counters, but boundary control points will maintain their regular operating hours. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid peak travel times.

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MTR Lok Ma Chau station 40% Shenzhen Bay 40% Lok Ma Chau Spur Line 50% Lo Wu 50% Shenzhen 60% Eric Chan Kwok-ki 60% Immigration Department ×370% Lunar New Year 80% Hong Kong 90%

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Hong Kong

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