After two months of Shanghai’s harsh citywide lockdown, which confined millions to their homes, the restrictions are finally set to lift. But at Hongqiao Railway Station, chaos unfolds as passengers surge to leave the city.

 

Stranded by early arrivals, expired test results, and failed ticket purchases, over 2,000 travelers are forced to sleep in a makeshift waiting area—the parking lot—guarded by police. As the city breathes a sigh of relief, these passengers anxiously await their long-delayed freedom.