More than 6 million border-crossing travelers and 900,000 vehicles were processed at Hengqin Checkpoint since the new facility took over operations on Aug 18, 2020.

Daily passenger counts exceeded 30,000 and vehicle volume 4,000 while single-day throughput of Macao vehicles with one license plate reached a record 2,000.

ID verification at Hengqin Checkpoint [Photo by Cheng Lin & He Tianyang / Guanhai App]

Increasing numbers of University of Macau teachers and students now use Hengqin Checkpoint on East Huandao Road that implements the "Joint Inspection & One-time Release" mode, which greatly shortens customs clearance time.

Previously, travelers had to go through clearance procedures and pay fare for a shuttle bus between Hengqin and Macao's Lotus checkpoints. Most then preferred to use Gongbei Checkpoint downtown.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Hengqin Frontier Inspection Station has cooperated with customs and health authorities to prevent imported infection and ensure the safety of travelers via a closed-loop management.

Committed staff were organized to assist residential communities in anti-epidemic work and take part in volunteer activities in the mode of the legendary selfless hero Lei Feng and promotion of science. A green channel is also offered to those with special needs or who require care.