On November 29, Mong Cai City (Vietnam) and Dongxing City (China) jointly organized a ceremony to launch the passenger entry and exit function through Mong Cai - Dongxing International Border Gate (Bac Luan 2 Bridge area).

At the event, Mong Cai City (Vietnam) and Dongxing City (China) officially announced the launch of passenger entry and exit functions, implementing entry and exit procedures for tourists and visitors with passports through Mong Cai International Border Gate (Bac Luan 2 Bridge area) belonging to the Mong Cai (Vietnam) - Dongxing (China) International Border Gate pair.

Mr. Do Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of Mong Cai City People's Committee, affirmed that this is an important event contributing to promoting tourism development of the two countries and two localities. At the same time, it reduces the number of passengers passing through Bac Luan 1 Bridge, creating an open environment for the immigration area, attracting domestic and international tourists. This is a practical activity on the occasion of Mong Cai City organizing the 15th Vietnam - China International Trade - Tourism Fair in 2023.

The launching ceremony is the result of the discussion and agreement between the People's Committee of Mong Cai City and the People's Government of Dong Hung City on the implementation time of procedures allowing tourists to use passports to enter and exit through the Mong Cai - Dong Hung border gate pair at the meeting on November 19, 2023.

According to the People's Committee of Mong Cai City, in 2023, the number of passengers entering and exiting through Mong Cai - Dong Hung International Border Gate is expected to be over 3.5 million. The launch of passenger entry and exit through Mong Cai International Border Gate (Bac Luan 2 Bridge area) is a favorable condition for localities of the two countries to have their own fast and convenient customs clearance...