The cumulative inbound and outbound passenger flow on the Xiamen-Jinmen "mini three links" passenger route has surpassed 25 million

Xiamen, September 15 — Since it opened in 2001, the cumulative number of inbound and outbound passengers on the XiamenKinmen “small three links” passenger route has surpassed 25 million as of September 15. On that day, passenger flow at Xiamen Wutong Passenger Terminal was relatively concentrated, with ferries traveling between Xiamen and Kinmen arriving and departing in an orderly manner, and passengers clearing customs smoothly. The report noted that the route initially mainly served family visits, but now demand for tourism, study and employment, and business and trade consultations has been increasing. A Taiwanese traveler visiting Xiamen for the first time via this route said the route takes little time and costs relatively less, making travel between the two places more convenient. Border inspection authorities said that in the year the XiamenKinmen “small three links” passenger route opened, passenger volume was only just over 20,000. Since then, passenger flow has continued to grow, surpassing 1 million in 2005, 10 million in 2014, and 20 million in 2023. As of September 15 this year, the number of Taiwan compatriots making their first visit to the mainland and entering via this route has exceeded 60,000, up more than 74% year on year.