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The opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in late 2018 boosted its visitor numbers in the first half of 2019 by more than 10 per cent. But visitor numbers dropped in the second half of 2019 and a significant decline was recorded in the fourth quarter amid social unrest.
The Ngong Ping 360 attraction will begin limited hours of operation this weekend. It is the second big tourist draw to reopen in the city amid the Covid-19 outbreak, but other rivals, such as Disneyland, are staying shut.
Discounts at attractions, hotels not enough to bring back mainland and overseas visitors.
City soaked by rain since last night with amber rainstorm warning in place for two hours.
Company has seen 20 per cent increase in daily visitors since China’s 55km mega bridge went into operation in late October.
The price for a round-trip in a standard cabin will jump from HK$210 to HK$235 from October 1.
Twenty-five years ago the giant Buddha statue was ceremonially unveiled at the Po Lin Monastery in Ngong Ping, Lantau. Post photographers chronicled the work that went into erecting it
Annual passes for the Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride will cost HK$550 from the first day of the Lunar New Year on February 16