Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees increasing traffic flow over past two years

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge saw increasing traffic flow over the past two years thanks to the policy facilitating personnel exchange between the regions.

The 55-km bridge links China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the city of Zhuhai in the southern Guangdong Province, and the Macao SAR.

Since Dec 20, 2022, a policy was implemented allowing Macao motor vehicles entering and exiting the mainland via the bridge's Zhuhai Highway Port. Macao private cars that have been approved were allowed to enter Guangdong via the port.

Over the past two years, over 49,000 drivers have completed border inspections registration of the policy, with the number of vehicles exceeding 37,000.

The total number of entries and exits via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge through the policy has exceeded 2.5 million.

Mr. Li from Macao takes less than 20 minutes to drive from Macao to Zhuhai via the bridge. Li said this was his 71st trip to mainland this year.

"When I heard about the entry policy, I applied immediately. Fortunately, I was among the first to qualify. This gave me an extra option during holidays to bring friends and family to Zhuhai for a visit," said Li.

On Oct 4 this year, the annual passenger trips through the bridge surpassed 20 million for the first time.

In the first 11 months of this year, the number of vehicles registered in Macao heading north has exceeded 1.387 million, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2023, with a year-on-year increase of 38.7 percent.

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees increasing traffic flow over past two years

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees increasing traffic flow over past two years

Striking natural phenomena are currently on display in different parts of China, as changing temperatures create unique and beautiful landscapes. In Xinjiang, a frozen lake has displayed massive "star" patterns, while in Shanxi, the famous Hukou Waterfall has re-emerged from its icy winter slumber.

In Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Saixi Lake is presenting a rare spectacle dubbed the "Star of the Ice Lake."

A combination of low temperatures, snowfall, and the local topography has created the stunning view. Water from beneath the frozen surface has seeped through cracks in the ice, spreading out over a thin layer of snow. This process has generated giant, star-like patterns across the lake.

Adding to the scene's mystique, another part of the lake remains unfrozen due to geothermal heat. Here, the collision of the lake's average water temperature of 28 degrees Celsius with the sub-zero air, which has dipped below minus 10 degrees Celsius, creates a misty effect over the water's surface.

Meanwhile, in border areas between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, the mighty Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River is once again showcasing its spectacular cascade as ice gradually melts with rising temperatures.

As downstream water levels have receded, the drop between the upper and lower sections of the waterfall has increased to approximately 20 meters, amplifying its grandeur.

The powerful flow of the waterfall, set against the backdrop of remaining snow and ice on the riverbanks, has created a unique and picturesque scene characteristic of the seasonal transition.

Natural wonders emerge across China as seasons shift