As of midnight on June 22, Shanghai's immigration inspection authorities celebrated the 20 million mark for entry-exit passenger trips this year. The milestone came days earlier than last year's June 25 mark.

The recent holiday surge also contributed to the breakthrough: over the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday from June 19 to 21, Shanghai recorded approximately 313,000 cross-border passenger trips. 

Nationwide, data from the National Immigration Administration show that border inspection authorities across China handled around 6.67 million entry-exit passenger trips during the holiday, up 12.9% year on year.

Behind these striking numbers lies Shanghai's integrated development of culture, commerce, tourism, sports and exhibitions. This synergy continues to draw global visitors and cement the city's standing as a top-tier gateway.