Vietnamese visitors have expressed appreciation for the smooth travel experience. "Even during the peak Spring Festival period, customs clearance was highly efficient and convenient, taking less than five minutes," said a visitor from Mong Cai, Vietnam, who gave only her surname, Nguyen. After entering China, she and her family enjoyed lantern displays and New Year temple fairs, immersing themselves in the festive Chinese atmosphere.

Further inland at the Youyiguan border checkpoint in Pingxiang, Guangxi, local authorities have enhanced the travel experience by integrating border pass history, traditional New Year customs, and modern technology.

A dedicated New Year market has been established to attract and retain cross-border tourists. Data from the Youyiguan border checkpoint indicate that from Feb 17 to 22, the port processed more than 50,000 travelers, including over 27,000 people in more than 700 cross-border tour groups, many on one-day or two-day itineraries.