After the All-Hallows' Eve celebrations, a large crowd of Northern-bound travelers flocked to Wong Tai Sin, resulting in a long queue at the Special Route 616 bus stop heading to Lo Wu Immigration Control. At around 1 AM, the queue extended from the bus stop to far beyond, with an average of 300 to 400 passengers waiting. At one point, the queue reached up to 600 people. Military police officers maintained order while using traffic cones, tape, and barriers to guide the queue. Same night, passenger traffic was noted at the new Lo Wu port. According to the Security Bureau's website, by 1:30 AM, non-resident travelers were expected to wait for approximately 45 minutes, while residents were waiting for around 25 minutes to leave Hong Kong.
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Published: 2026-11-01 02:35:26
Northbound Crowds Surge in Wong Shek After Halloween: 600 Queues for 616S Minibus Service
After Halloween, a large number of northbound travelers flocked to Wong Shek. Around midnight, the queue for the 616S minibus service at Xiao Nan Street, going to Lo Ka Kok border control, was exceptionally long, with up to 600 people waiting in line. Police were present to maintain order, using cones, tape, and barriers to delineate the queue and setting up signposts.
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