[Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Special Line] The passenger flow of the "mini three links" across the Taiwan Strait during the Qingming Festival is expected to be more than 11,000
China News Service, Xiamen, April 2 (Huang Kai and Wang Tao) The Xiamen Entry-Exit Border Inspection General Station revealed to China News Service reporters on the 2nd that during the Tomb Sweeping Day holiday (April 4 to 6), the cross-strait "mini three links" passenger routes will have inbound and outbound passenger flows. The number of passengers is expected to reach more than 11,000, with the average daily inbound and outbound passenger flow increasing by approximately 25% compared to March.
As the Tomb Sweeping Day holiday approaches, Taiwanese compatriots at Fujian's ports facing Taiwan are flocking to their hometowns to pay homage to their ancestors. At present, Fujian has four cross-strait "mini three links" passenger routes, including Xiamen Jinmen, Quanzhou Jinmen, Fuzhou Mawei Langqi to Matsu, Fuzhou Lianjiang Huangqi to Matsu and other routes. These routes have become The golden channel for cross-strait personnel exchanges.
On April 1, Xiamen Wutong Passenger Terminal welcomed a peak of passenger flow from Taiwan compatriots returning home to worship their ancestors. Photo by Fu Jiaping
Border inspection sources said that during the Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, inbound and outbound passengers at Fujian ports will mainly return to their hometowns to visit relatives, pay homage to ancestors, sweep their tombs, and travel and relax; the peak hours of daily outbound passenger flow on the Xiamen-Jinjiang route are expected to be from 8:30 to 10:00 and 11:00 to 13:00 The peak hours for inbound passenger flow are from 11:30 to 15:00.
Starting from April 1st, the Fu (Zhou) Ma (Zu) "Small Three Links" passenger route will increase from four flights per day, two in and two out, to eight flights per day, four in and four out; the Quanjin route will be adjusted to daily One round trip realizes daily normal navigation, making it more convenient for Taiwanese compatriots to travel between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
In response to the peak flow of Taiwanese compatriots returning home to worship their ancestors during the Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, the Xiamen Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station has specially arranged staff who are proficient in Hokkien, Fuzhou dialect and other dialects to provide guidance and assistance to Taiwan compatriots, providing "local pronunciation" and "nostalgic feelings" services to ensure Taiwan compatriots passed customs smoothly. (over)