The scope of a historic event Tourist agencies have organized special tours to celebrate this historical event. Groups led by Big Line Holiday were the first visitors to the new checkpoint that opened at dawn on October 13, 2026. Chan, responsible for the agency, said that the scale of this event was part of history. 'But we decided to organize them anyway because today is the first time and everyone wants to be part of this story,' he added.

Sung, who wanted to take photos of one of the observation points of the building, said: 'I expected to be able to try out these entry control procedures I read in the newspaper.' The new port of Huanggang was inaugurated after six years of renovation, becoming the first border checkpoint between Hong Kong and the UK to use a common entry control system. Situated near Futian Gate, the new port replaces the old Huanggang, which served residents arriving by bus from San Tin or crossing Lok Ma Chau with private cars. With the management of both countries' entry procedures inside the same building, authorities promised to reduce the check-in time from 30 minutes for pedestrians to five minutes, and from 10 minutes for drivers to two minutes.

The opening had an immediate impact on the local economy. Shop owners saw a large amount of business, while the aggregation of tours allowed tourists to enjoy a different and more complete experience of Shenzhen and Hong Kong cities. This led to a significant growth in trans-border business, which has also extended to local travel agencies.

The opening of Huanggang was seen as a historical event not only for the area but also for the international community interested in trans-border tourism. Authorities promised to continue improving the entry control system to ensure a useful and safe experience for all visitors. The effect of this opening is not limited to border areas.

It has also had a positive impact on commercial and tourism activities in surrounding areas, stimulating local economic growth and increasing tourists' propensity to travel in this way. The success of Huanggang was due to its innovation in the field of trans-border tourism, offering new travel opportunities and life experiences for international tourists. This has led to a significant growth in trans-border business, which has extended even to local travel agencies.