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Home » ASIA » Hong Kong Joins Bangkok, Bali, Chiang Mai, and Seoul as the Leading Cities to Visit in Asia for 2025, Known for Their Rich Culture, Vibrant Streets, and Unique Attractions Published on October 11, 2025 Hong Kong has firmly secured its place as one of the leading cities to visit in Asia…
Published on October 11, 2025 In the wake of the National Day “golden week” celebrations, Hong Kong’s marine tourism has come under scrutiny as the aftermath of overwhelming visitor numbers has become evident. Thousands of domestic and mainland Chinese tourists flocked to Sharp Island in Sai Kung, a UNESCO Global Geopark, turning the holiday rush into an environmental flashpoint. The sharp…
More than 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips were made to Hong Kong during the National Day “golden week” holiday, official data has shown, but the number still fell short of the city government’s expectations of nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels of 1.52 million. While Hong Kong retailers and caterers reported business growth of up to…
During the recent eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, China’s transportation infrastructure handled an unprecedented volume of passenger traffic, with official data confirming record-breaking figures. The Ministry of Transport reported an estimated 2.43 billion cross-regional journeys were made throughout the holiday period, culminating in a daily average of 304 million trips. This surge, which…
As the only city in the world with five universities among the global top 100, Hong Kong has long cemented its leading position in higher education in the region. It has scaled new heights with a record six institutes in the latest world top 200 ranking by Times Higher Education, further reinforcing its aspiration to…
Traffic jams are very common day-to-day issues for most people, but when it comes to China, which has a reputation for making things massive, they also shine here. Drone video and images have gone massively viral on social media, capturing a kilometer-long traffic jam at China’s largest toll road as millions of travelers returned home…
Published on October 10, 2025 Hong Kong’s tourism and retail sectors gained a boost during the recent eight-day Golden Week holiday, which included National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. During the Golden Week holiday and festival, businesses in the city including retail, hospitality and tourism, reported strong performances. Profits soared. Market analysts attributed the increase…
When you think of Hong Kong, what comes to mind? Videos by TravelAwaits I think about the dizzying number of skyscrapers that dot the city. Juxtaposed against the island’s small landmass, it has always looked like a futuristic city. And yet, there’s always an emerald green hilltop in view, which is another surprising factor at…
China’s postal and express delivery industry handled 7.23 billion parcels during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays from October 1 to 8, averaging more than 900 million items per day, according to data from the State Post Bureau. For context, China’s postal sector handled 193.7 billion parcels in 2024, up 19.2% year-on-year, with total…
When your Hong Kong visa extension application is still pending, it’s important not to panic — your stay remains legal as long as you applied before your visa or entry permit expired. The Hong Kong Immigration Department clearly states that a visitor who has already submitted a valid extension of stay application before the end…