Cycling enthusiasts from Hong Kong arrive in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
SHENZHEN/HONG KONG, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development.
Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
A traveller passes the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)
A staff member helps a traveller pass the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)
Vehicles depart for Hong Kong at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
A traveller leaves a note on a billboard after arriving in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Travellers go through entry procedures at the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Travellers arrive at the departure hall of the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Travellers arrive at the departure hall of the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Members of a tour group from south China's Guangdong Province select local food at a shop in south China's Macao, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
A member of a tour group from south China's Guangdong Province takes a selfie in south China's Macao, Feb. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)■