Beijing ports had recorded more than 9 million border crossings as of Sunday, a 22.2% year-on-year increase and reaching the milestone 29 days earlier than last year. 

Of these, 2.61 million crossings were made by foreign nationals, up 39.7% year on year and accounting for 28.9% of the total. 

Inbound trips by foreign nationals totaled over 1.34 million, a 38.7% increase year on year. Over 700,000 entries were made under visa exemption policies, including the 240-hour visa-free transit policy - which applies to 55 countries currently. 

With the summer travel season approaching, Beijing ports are expected to see a further surge in border crossings. 

To ensure efficient service at border checkpoints, the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection has strengthened its multilingual service teams to assist foreign visitors with on-site inquiries, guidance, and consultations. 

The 12367 immigration hotline remains open at all hours, offering support in both Chinese and foreign languages. 

Authorities have also issued updated travel guides to help passengers plan their trips. Real-time passenger flow forecasts are available through apps.

In addition, measures such as increasing inspection lanes and setting up dedicated 240-hour visa-free transit lanes have been implemented to streamline clearance and reduce waiting time.