This comes as authorities announced the extension of opening hours at the Hengqin Port in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

　　The port, less than 200 meters from Macao, will now be open 24 hours a day.

　　Wu Yirong is the head of the port.

　　珠海澳门今起开启24小时通关

　　"Opening the port 24 hours a day will be quite convenient for people on both sides, including students and workers. Actually they will benefit the most."

　　Apart from the Hengqin Port, two other crossings connecting Zhuhai and Macao have also prolonged their opening hours to serve more travelers.