During the National Day holiday, two-way cross-border passenger flow between Shenzhen and Hong Kong reached nearly one million person-trips in a single day

During the 2026 National Day holiday, cross-border travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong was highly active. According to a report by Pinchain Tourism on October 9, 2026, the highest two-way single-day passenger flow at Shenzhen land ports reached nearly one million person-trips, and Hong Kong residents heading north to visit relatives, sightsee, and consume set off a wave of activity. The report said that the consumption pattern of Hong Kong residents shifted from pulling suitcases to stock up on goods toward in-depth experiences such as watching movies and leisure activities and checking in at art museums. Shenzhen International Art Museum received an average of about 3,000 visitors per day during the holiday, and Hong Kong tourists accounted for 20% to 30% of cinema-goers.