The "mini-three-links" ferry route between Xiamen City of east China's Fujian Province and Kinmen County of China's Taiwan region will increase ferry services to accommodate a surge in travel during the upcoming eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday starting Wednesday. The "mini three links" mechanism refers to small-scale trade, shipping and postal services between Fujian and the islands of Kinmen and Matsu in the Taiwan region. The ferry trip takes less than 30 minutes. During peak periods, ferries depart every half hour, with passenger clearance on this route accounts for over 95 percent of the total in Fujian Province. With nearly 45,000 passenger trips expected during the upcoming festival travel rush, daily ferry services on the Xiamen-Kinmen route will increase from 24 to 26. "During the holiday period, the average daily passenger flow is expected to exceed 5,500, marking an increase of over 30 percent, compared to the daily average in September. Our 'Tongxin Bridge' service team will provide dedicated services for passengers, including 22 express lanes, special channels for oversized luggage, and expedited clearance for transfer passengers traveling between the airports in Xiamen and Kinmen," said Yan Man, deputy chief of the fifth duty team at Xiamen's Gaoqi Border Inspection Station. At the Wutong Ferry Terminal in Xiamen, holiday-themed decorations have been put up, conveying festive greetings to passengers. "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and wish you good health. It's very convenient here. I own several properties in Xiamen and sometimes come here for vacation to enjoy the warmth of the local people. As a tourism professional, I believe Xiamen is the best place for us after traveling extensively across the country," said Mr. Chiu, a compatriot from Taiwan. This route serves not only a transportation link but also an important bridge for cross-Strait exchanges. Specialty products including Kinmen's sorghum liquor and Xiamen's shiitake and morel mushrooms are popular purchases among travelers on the route. "I bought some food for myself and my kid. It's very convenient, and the ferry ride is quick -- only about half an hour. I usually arrive around 09:00 and return by 17:30," said Ms. Chang, a compatriot from Taiwan. SHOTLIST: Xiamen City, Fujian Province, east China - Recent 1. Aerial shots of ferries at Wutong Ferry Terminal; 2. Various of passengers; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Yan Man, deputy chief, fifth duty team, Xiamen's Gaoqi Border Inspection Station (ending with shot 4): "During the holiday period, the average daily passenger flow is expected to exceed 5,500, marking an increase of over 30 percent, compared to the daily average in September. Our 'Tongxin Bridge' service team will provide dedicated services for passengers, including 22 express lanes, special channels for oversized luggage, and expedited clearance for transfer passengers traveling between the airports in Xiamen and Kinmen."; 4. Various of passengers; staff member helping passengers; screen; specialty products; 5. Various of decorations featuring National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival themes; staff member sending gifts to passengers; 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mr. Chiu, compatriot from Taiwan (full name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 7): "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and wish you good health. It's very convenient here. I own several properties in Xiamen and sometimes come here for vacation to enjoy the warmth of the local people. As as a tourism professional, I believe Xiamen is the best place for us after traveling extensively across the country."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 7. Various of passengers; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Passengers; 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ms. Chang, compatriot from Taiwan (full name not given) (ending with shot 10): "I bought some food for myself and my kid. It's very convenient, and the ferry ride is quick -- only about half an hour. I usually arrive around 09:00 and return by 17:30."; 10. Various of specialty products; 11. Aerial shot of ferries at Wutong Ferry Terminal. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]