January 23rd marks the first month since the implementation of the policy of "Guangdong cars heading south" entering the urban area of Hong Kong. According to statistics from the Transport Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, more than 2500 applications were received in the first month of policy implementation, and over 1000 Cantonese buses were booked to travel to Hong Kong. In the author's opinion, "Guangdong cars heading south" not only reconstructs the cross-border flow pattern of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, but also drives out a new trajectory of integrated development in the Greater Bay Area, injecting lasting and strong development momentum into regional integration. As a two-way response to the policy of "Hong Kong cars heading north", the first batch of "Guangdong cars heading south" will first open four cities in Guangdong Province, including Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, and Zhongshan, and will be promoted to other cities in the province six months later. This policy will be implemented in two stages. The port parking lot was put into use on November 15th last year, and Guangdong vehicles are allowed to enter the Hong Kong Port Automated Parking Lot through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge; The entry into the urban area of Hong Kong will be officially implemented on December 23, 2025. Guangdong and Hong Kong are geographically close and have close social connections. Self driving tours to Hong Kong have made cross-border life more diverse - going to Hong Kong for morning tea on weekends and visiting Disneyland with family during holidays have become new choices for more and more Guangdong people. This kind of 'daily life on wheels' not only brings the geographical distance closer, but also brings the hearts of residents from both places closer. Chen Meibao, Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, recently attended the "Guangdong Bus Southbound" event to celebrate the full moon and welcome the Chinese New Year, saying that "Guangdong Bus Southbound" provides Guangdong people with more convenient, enjoyable and diversified choices for tourism in Hong Kong; The upcoming Spring Festival holiday has seen an ideal situation for booking travel for the "Guangdong Car Southbound" program. The driving effect of "Guangdong cars heading south" on Hong Kong's retail, catering, tourism and other industries is clear and intuitive. Xu Yingwei, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Hotel Owners Association, stated that after the implementation of the "Guangdong Bus Southbound" policy, the hotel industry has clearly felt a gradual increase in passenger volume. Self driving to Hong Kong provides more flexibility for travelers' itineraries, benefiting not only hotels but also industries such as retail and catering. The hotel occupancy rate is expected to reach 90% during this year's Lunar New Year. The full moon performance report is impressive, and the long-term value of "Guangdong cars heading south" is worth looking forward to. The two-way travel of "Guangdong cars heading south" and "Hong Kong cars heading north" will reconstruct a new pattern of cross-border travel in the Greater Bay Area, reduce the cost of cross-border living between the two places, attract global talent, capital, and technology, and enhance the overall international competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area. As the Spring Festival approaches, the "Guangdong Bus Southbound" will face its first long holiday test. According to Chen Meibao, the SAR government is committed to opening the "Easy Park Tour" parking lot as soon as possible, allowing Guangdong car owners to transfer to Hong Kong's public transportation for sightseeing, visiting relatives, and shopping after parking. Yao Bailiang, a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Chairman of Hong Kong China Travel Service Limited, suggested that the industry should launch more exclusive products and discounts for the "Guangdong Car Southbound" customer group to promote the economic development of Hong Kong to a higher level. There is reason to believe that with the joint efforts of the SAR government and various sectors of society, the "Guangdong car southward" policy will unleash greater potential, allowing the integrated development vitality of the Greater Bay Area to continue to burst forth in the wheel of rotation. (New Society)