More than 2.16 million people passed through Futian Checkpoint in the first 16 days of July, making it the preferred gateway for inbound and outbound travelers between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, the customs authority said.

An average of 135,000 people passed through the checkpoint every day in the first 16 days of the month, with a peak of more than 200,000 people in a single day.

The convenient and efficient clearance at the checkpoint, along with various factors such as policy adjustments and the summer vacation, contributed to the steady increase in inbound and outbound passenger flow, sznews.com reported, quoting customs officials.

In the first half of the year, nearly 16 million travelers crossed Futian Checkpoint, with an average of 90,000 people per day and a peak of over 200,000 people in a single day.