As the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games is set for Friday, Harbin International Airport is seeing a peak in inbound visitors coming for the Asian Winter Games on Wednesday.
On the day alone, Harbin welcomed 780 visitors associated with the Asian Winter Games, marking a travel peak since the city launched official entry and exit services for the Winter Games.
To ensure smooth and efficient travel, Harbin Airport opened all 20 of its border check lanes, including four special lanes dedicated to the Asian Winter Games.
"At this time, we are seeing a convergence of travelers returning after the Spring Festival, inbound tourists, and those coming for the Asian Winter Games, and the border port sees a rapid growth of entry and exit traffic. As today witnessed the peak of arrivals for the games, all of our staff are on duty to guide and divert the traffic, and ensure a smooth customs clearance," said Wang Jiming, a police officer at the border inspection station of Harbin.
According to local authorities, 148 members with the Asian Winter Games from 11 countries and regions entered China via the airport port in Harbin on Wednesday, eager to showcase their best performances.
"I am competing in the Alpine Skiing event. I am very very proud and excited to be representing Malaysia here," said Aruwin Idami binti Salehhuddin, an athlete from Team Malaysia.
"This is my first time to participate in an Olympic-related major sports event. I am looking forward to testing my ability and seeing how far I can go," said Sakai Maria, an athlete from Team Japan.
Harbin Airport sees arrival peak of Asian Winter Games athletes, staff
