Separated from Mong Cai only by a river, Dongxing facilitates close interactions between border residents of China and Vietnam. It is also a popular tourist destination for Vietnamese tourists looking to experience Chinese customs and cuisine.
The general border inspection station in Guangxi expects that more than 140,000 inbound and outbound passengers traveled through Dongxing Port this May Day holiday, and Youyiguan Port likely saw more than 45,000 inbound and outbound passengers.