An unusual convergence of the Dragon Boat Festival and Children’s Day in China over the weekend led to a surge in domestic tourism bookings to campsites, amusement parks and other attractions, according to travel platforms. Short-haul domestic travel bookings had grown 23 per cent year on year, according to travel platform Trip.com’s latest figures. The…
A Hollywood film topped ticket presales for China’s Dragon Boat Festival, but latest data points to a subdued box office for the holiday season as the industry grapples with a string of underwhelming performances. The box office revenue for Saturday, the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, was estimated at 122 million yuan…
Hong Kong dragon boat racers are in high spirits for Tuen Ng Festival, despite strong winds, with tourism authorities expecting a 14 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors compared with previous weekends. A tourism spot, where the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship is taking place, was packed with racing teams and residents on Saturday…
Hong Kong Tourism Board Canada Join the 9 Days and Nights of Festivities Against Victoria Harbour’s Iconic Skyline TORONTO, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The boats are fierce, the drums are loud, and the energy is electric – Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival is back in spectacular style! Each year, this high-adrenaline celebration draws…
Image Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board One of the biggest sports events in Hong Kong will be back soon. Mark your calendar for the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 7 and June 8. The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association will also host the Dragon Boat…
Image Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board One of the biggest sports events in Hong Kong will be back soon. Mark your calendar for the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 7 and June 8. The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association will also host the Dragon Boat…
About 4,500 athletes representing 190 teams from 12 countries are set to compete in the coming Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, following a series of pre-event activities that include a food market and a pop-up store. The event will be the largest since Covid-19 affected the city, although it remains significantly smaller than pre-pandemic…
About 4,500 athletes representing 190 teams from 12 countries are set to compete in the coming Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, following a series of pre-event activities such as a food market and pop-up store. The event will be the largest one yet since Covid-19 affected the city, although it remains significantly smaller than…
Members of Hong Kong’s Muslim community have expressed enthusiasm over the city’s increasing embrace of halal food and Muslim-friendly initiatives, highlighted by the first outdoor Halal Food Festival in Tsim Sha Tsui. The event at Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard on Saturday was seen as a significant step towards greater inclusivity and recognition, aligning with the…