15.462 million cross-border trips nationwide during National Day holiday

On October 8, 2026, Pinchain Tourism reported that during this year's National Day holiday, border inspection authorities nationwide handled a total of 15.462 million cross-border trips by Chinese and foreign nationals, a daily average of 2.209 million, an increase of 6.7% compared with the same period last year, with the single-day peak on October 4 at 2.397 million trips. Among them, mainland residents made 4.444 million outbound trips, up 9.3% year on year; 682,000 foreign nationals entered, and 505,000 entered under the visa-free policy, up 5.4% and 9.2% year on year respectively. The report said that border inspection authorities nationwide issued advance warnings of passenger flow peaks and scientifically organized duty arrangements to ensure safe, efficient and smooth port clearance.