Quanjin passenger route’s inbound and outbound passengers will exceed 100,000 in 2026
This goal was achieved 43 days ahead of schedule last year. In the 20 years since its opening, it has transported more than 1.6 million cross-strait passengers.
Quick Look
- As of November 8, the number of inbound and outbound passengers on the Quanjin Passenger Route in 2026 exceeded 100,000, setting a new high for the same period 43 days earlier than last year.
- As an important direct sea channel between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, this route currently operates four round-trip flights every day.
- It continues to optimize customs clearance services and launch special root-finding convenience measures.
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Why It Matters
The Quanjin passenger route was officially opened on June 8, 2006. It is the third direct maritime passenger route from mainland China to Taiwan.
China News Service, Quanzhou, November 10 (Sun Hong, Wu Xiaoxu, Hong Peixin) The Quanzhou Border Inspection Station revealed on the 10th that as of the afternoon of November 8, the number of inbound and outbound passengers on the Quan (zhou) Jin (men) passenger route in 2026 exceeded 100,000, achieving this goal 43 days earlier than last year, setting a new high for the same period.
As the third direct maritime passenger route from mainland China to Taiwan, the Quanjin route was officially opened on June 8, 2006. Since its opening 20 years ago, the Quanjin route has safely operated more than 30,000 flights, transporting more than 1.6 million cross-strait passengers. This "sea bus" with a voyage of about one hour is becoming an important channel for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to visit relatives and friends, trace their roots and ancestors, conduct business negotiations, and engage in cultural tourism.
As of November 8, the number of inbound and outbound passengers on the Quanzhou-Jinmen passenger route in 2026 exceeded 100,000. The picture shows on November 8, Quanzhou Border Inspection Station staff ensured the travel of inbound and outbound passengers of the "Bafang" ship at Quanzhou Shijing Port. Photo by Li Sini
Starting from November 1st, the Quan (Zhou) Jin (Men) passenger route has started a winter time flight schedule. Currently, there are four flights per day from Quanzhou Shijing to Kinmen. They are from Quanzhou Shijing to Kinmen at 8:30 and 11:10; and from Kinmen to Quanzhou Shijing at 9:50 and 16:15.
Faced with the continuously rising passenger flow, Quanzhou Border Inspection Station has made synchronized efforts on both the service model and inspection facilities, optimizing service organization, upgrading port inspection equipment, shortening the waiting time of passengers, and ensuring efficient and smooth customs clearance.
The relevant person in charge of the Quanzhou Border Inspection Station said that in terms of services to Taiwan, the Quanzhou Border Inspection Station has deeply cultivated the brand of "Quan Xin Quan Yi" and arranged for policemen who are proficient in Hokkien to provide guidance and assistance to Taiwanese compatriots in their local accent to eliminate language barriers; it has also opened "family fun" family channels and emergency rescue channels to provide targeted convenience for family travel and emergency situations.
In addition, the root-finding service is a prominent feature of the Quanjin route that distinguishes it from other "small three links" routes. The Quanzhou Border Inspection Station has cooperated with the China Fujian-Taiwan Marriage Museum to set up a root-tracing service registration point, equipped with a root-tracing registration applet, to provide consultation and docking services for Taiwanese compatriots, and to help Taiwanese compatriots trace their roots and maintain their nostalgia.
Open Questions
- What will the final passenger flow be for the whole year?
