On Saturday, November 25, 2023, approximately 400,000 Hong Kong residents traveled north ​into mainland China, marking the second-highest daily figure as October⁢ 2023. ‌ This ‌surge in ⁤cross-border travel ⁢indicates⁢ a⁣ continued strong demand ⁣for travel and commerce between ​Hong Kong and the mainland.

The majority of thes ‌travelers passed through Shenzhen Bay, returning to Hong Kong on Saturday. Hong Kong 01 reported ​that the ‌flow of people returning to ‌Hong ‍Kong through Shenzhen Bay⁤ had diminished by Saturday evening.

Context and⁢ Recent Trends

The high number of travelers follows a⁤ pattern ‌of⁤ increased movement between⁤ Hong ‌Kong and mainland China,​ particularly during weekends and holidays. This trend is ‌highly ⁣likely driven by a combination of ​factors, including tourism, business, and family visits. The previous ‌high number⁤ of travelers since October ⁢was ⁢not specified in the source.