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…
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…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong Booms With Over One Million Six Hundred Thousand Visitors During National Day And Mid-Autumn Festival, Setting A New Benchmark For Holiday Travel In The Region Published on October 10, 2025 Tourism in Hong Kong has become popular with over 1.6 million visitors arriving in the city during the…
More than 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips were made to Hong Kong during the country’s National Day “golden week” holiday, official data has shown, but a sector representative said tourists’ spending power remained weak despite the increased numbers. According to the latest figures from the Immigration Department, the number of inbound trips made by…
A man has drowned after jumping off a boat that had run aground and started to list during a fishing trip in the waters off Hong Kong’s eastern New Territories. The angler, 47, and his friend set off along Lam Tsuen River aboard a seven-metre-long (23-foot-long) sampan at around 10.30pm on Monday during the Mid-Autumn…
The Chinese transport authorities are preparing for a major travel rush as millions take to the roads and railways at the end of the national “golden week” holiday. On Monday, the Ministry of Public Security noted that a significant increase in return traffic flow was expected on Tuesday, especially in four megacity clusters: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the…
Home » CHINA TRAVEL NEWS » Hong Kong Stocks Dip Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival, Highlighting Investor Caution and Its Impact on Local Travel and Tourism Industry: Here’s More New Information Only For You Published on October 6, 2025 Hong Kong’s stock market recently experienced a downturn as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of the upcoming…
BEIJING: Shopping malls, restaurants and sports venues in Beijing have remained packed with visitors during the ongoing National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, representing a microcosm of the strong consumer demand nationwide. The Chinese capital’s reputation as a major sports hub is playing a pivotal role in stimulating consumption in the city. Since its Sept…
Hong Kong’s strong tourism rebound has driven a steady recovery in retail sales and the government will keep up the momentum with a packed calendar of mega-events in the coming months, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Sunday the government would work with different sectors to attract more…
Home » CHINA TRAVEL NEWS » Travel Surge in China During National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday, Here’s What You Need to Know Published on October 4, 2025 During the eight-day holiday which includes the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, China sees a lot of tourist activity. Starting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the…