Halloween saw Hong Kong’s districts filled with celebrants and visitors. In Central’s Lan Kwai Fong area, the streets were packed with both locals and tourists partaking in the festivities. By early Sunday morning (November 1),过关 crowds at the Lok Ma Chau Loop Port were also notable, with outbound travelers queuing for over 45 minutes. A Chinese traveler posted on Xiaohongshu, exclaiming that the port was busier at midnight than during the day, humorously asking, "Don't people sleep at night?" At around 1:00 AM, authorities advised outbound travelers to use the Lok Ma Chau Border Crossing instead before 2:00 AM to avoid the long queues. Police also urged visitors and cross-border travelers to be prepared for crowd and traffic management measures at the port, with waiting times of about 15 to 30 minutes for vehicles picking up travelers. By 2:00 AM, the queue times at the port had returned to normal. ≪SPLIT≫ The late-night rush coincided with Halloween and various large events and concerts. Many travelers left Hong Kong late into the night. According to the Security Bureau’s website, at 12:30 AM on November 1, outbound travelers at the Lok Ma Chau Loop Port faced delays of 45 minutes, while Hong Kong residents also faced a 25-minute wait. Ye, a regular traveler from the mainland, noted that the port's opening had made通关 easier as it eliminated the need to take an additional bus to the border. Given her proximity to the port, she found it especially convenient for late-night departures and planned to visit again in December for the Twins concert. ≪SPLIT≫ A traveler from the mainland posted at around 12:15 AM on Xiaohongshu, describing the unusually busy scene: "Midnight at the Lok Ma Chau loop? Don't people sleep at night? The queue was longer at midnight than during the day, which is usually almost deserted, making it more bustling than the bar street."