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Golden week

Golden week
The Chinese "golden week" refers either of the two week-long holidays around National Day on October 1, and the lunar calendar Spring Festival which usually falls in January or February of each year. Tens of millions of Chinese travel by air, train and road to family reunions, vacations or shopping centres during these holidays.
Tourists arrive in Hong Kong via the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break

Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday.

Hong Kong tourism

Cheap tours blamed for coerced shopping in Hong Kong: tourism experts

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to test new campsite booking system amid overcrowding, litter concerns

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong wants ecotourism, not overtourism

After incidents of overcrowding at beach campsites during recent holidays, it is encouraging that the authorities are considering a booking system and fees.

Overflowing bins and litter on the beach in the scenic district of Sai Kung after the number of camping tents exceeded the designed capacity by over 10 times on the second day of the Chinese New Year. Photo:Greenpeace
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong visitor numbers jump for Chinese New Year holiday as gold sales shine

But Hong Kong residents make 3.95 million outbound trips between February 13 and 23, nearly 10 per cent more than last year.

China consumption

China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’

Beijing sees huge untapped potential in spending by inbound travellers as it strives to drive up demand over the crucial nine-day holiday.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong marks start of Lunar New Year with surge of visitors

Visitor numbers hit 153,383 on first day of holiday, up by 10 per cent year on year, with more than 120,000 coming from mainland China.

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Tourists crowd the harbourfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors

Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme is 1 month old. Are people signing up?

Policy launched in late December allows Guangdong drivers to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas under daily quota system.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details

Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years.

Sharp Island is a popular destination with tourists in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to review tourist capacity and marine protection amid coral damage

City leader John Lee urges balance between environmental protection and tourism after coral damage off Sharp Island during ‘golden week’.

Greenpeace found that tourists trampled corals and dug coastal organisms on Sharp Island, Sai Kung, during the ‘golden week’ holiday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong businesses must adapt to new tourism and spending trends

While multiple sectors benefited from ‘super golden week’, it’s clear visitors no longer just come for high-end dining or shopping.

Hong Kong property

As Hong Kong retail sales recover, can landlords follow with higher shop rents?

The journey from retail sales stabilisation to strengthened rental prices in the property market could take at least a year.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn

Government investigation finds area of about four square metres has been damaged after tourists packed Sharp Island in Sai Kung.

Tourists swim at Sharp Island during the “golden week” holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
SCMP

Video | Sea of red lights mark the end of China’s ‘super golden week’

Cars flood the freeway in China as people return back home from Golden Week.

Cars in China going back home from golden week
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China consumption

China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China’s transport hubs handled a record 2.4 billion trips during the extended holiday, though consumers favoured value-for-money deals.

Hong Kong economy

1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips made to Hong Kong over ‘golden week’

Figures show 15 per cent increase from National Day holiday last year, but still fall short of expectations of nearly reaching pre-Covid levels.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retailers, caterers enjoy ‘golden week’ business growth of up to 20%

Business leaders say luxury retailers among holiday’s big winners, with one tourist spending whopping HK$1 million on international brands.

Mainland tourists in Causeway Bay during the National Day “golden week” holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Electric & new energy vehicles

China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

Hundreds of trains added to rail networks, and booming demand tests EV charging networks.

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Chinese tourists

China braces for travel rush as millions head home at end of ‘golden week’

Transport ministry says it is working with local authorities to ensure smooth and safe journeys at one of the peak periods for travel.

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Hong Kong economy

Which Hong Kong businesses came out on top over National Day break?

Latest figures show number of mainland visitors coming to city in first five days of mainland China’s extended break reached 1.03 million.

Mainland China’s National Day “golden week” holiday overlaps with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Hong Kong’s natural beauty needs robust protection amid tourism boom

The city must go beyond milking the tourism cash cow and do better at preserving its ecological treasures so they can be enjoyed by all.

Mainland tourists visit Sharp Island and snorkel to see the surrounding corals during the “golden week” holidays on October 4. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong crowds out in force for Mid-Autumn Festival as restaurants get boost

This year’s festival also overlaps with mainland China’s extended National Day ‘golden week’ break, which runs from October 1 to Wednesday.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Crowds on Hong Kong’s Sharp Island won’t have major impact on corals: government

Environmental authorities say they will review condition of coral reefs off Sharp Island, but green group, marine biologist say damage has been done.

Hong Kong society

‘Unique’ and ‘stunning’: Hong Kong’s fire dragon dance draws thousands to Tai Hang

Visitors from around world pack into narrow streets of Causeway Bay neighbourhood for annual event celebrating Cantonese culture.

Troupe members perform on the first day of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance celebration. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong steps up patrols after ‘golden week’ tourists overrun Sai Kung island

Sharp Island back to normal as patrols stepped up, additional manpower deployed to clean up litter.

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Mainland Chinese tourists flock to Sharp Island during the golden week holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
China consumption

China’s struggling restaurants feeling queasy as debate rages over pre-made food

China’s National Day holiday, traditionally a busy time for restaurants, could see underperformance amid wave of online comments over food quality.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s Unesco-listed park is big hit with tourists and that’s a problem

Thousands of visitors have descended upon Sharp Island in recent days to immerse themselves in nature, but some may be violating park rules.

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