{"id":777048000,"date":"2026-09-30T07:11:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777048000"},"modified":"2026-09-30T07:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:28:23","slug":"macau-golden-week-border-crossings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/macau-golden-week-border-crossings","title":{"rendered":"Macau expects 5.4 million Golden Week crossings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities forecast peak daily crossings of more than 800,000 during China\u2019s National Day holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Macau forecasts 5.2 million to 5.4 million border crossings during China\u2019s National Day holiday from October 1 to 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily crossings could exceed 800,000 on October 3 and 4, according to the Public Security Police Force.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macau.- <strong>Between 5.2 million and 5.4 million border crossings<\/strong> are expected in Macau during mainland <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/macau-visitor-arrivals-golden-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China\u2019s National Day Golden Week<\/a><strong> <\/strong>holiday from October 1 to 7. Authorities forecast an average of 740,000 to 770,000 per day. The busiest days are expected to be October 3 and 4, when the <strong>Public Security Police Force (PSP)<\/strong> expects that crossings <strong>could exceed 800,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Macau Customs Service<\/strong> expects vehicle traffic to peak on October 3. Longer-distance trips are anticipated between October 5 and 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Transport Bureau (DSAT) <\/strong>has coordinated contingency plans with relevant departments and transport operators to accommodate increased demand. Temporary traffic arrangements will be introduced, while hotel shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off areas at checkpoints will be adjusted and queuing spaces expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From October 1 to 7, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge checkpoint and the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will operate point-to-point direct services. Macau\u2019s light rail operator will also increase train frequency during the holiday, with the last train scheduled to depart at 11:59 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police will step up patrols and monitor visitor flows around major tourist areas, including the Ruins of St. Paul\u2019s, Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro and Rua do Cunha. From October 1 to 6, pedestrian zones will operate in Taipa Village and along Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo on the Macau Peninsula, between noon and 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How many border crossings does Macau expect during Golden Week?<\/strong> Macau forecasts between 5.2 million and 5.4 million border crossings from October 1 to 7, averaging 740,000 to 770,000 per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When will Macau experience the highest border traffic during Golden Week?<\/strong> October 3 and 4 are expected to be the busiest days, with daily crossings potentially exceeding 800,000..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/16433821441639579064Macau-to-decide-if-Hong-Kong-visitors-could-enter-casinos-900x600-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/macau-visitor-arrivals-golden-week\">Macau sees visitor rise during Mid-Autumn Festival setting strong stage for Golden Week<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authorities forecast peak daily crossings of more than 800,000 during China\u2019s National Day holiday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":226,"featured_media":26451,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Macau anticipates 5.2 million to 5.4 million border crossings during China's National Day Golden Week (October 1-7), with daily peaks exceeding 800,000 on October 3-4. 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