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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.
The scheme utilises the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to grant mainland drivers access to Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
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

Hong Kong society

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

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.

Tourists visit Cheung Chau on the second day of the the golden week holiday on October 2. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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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Passengers exit Harbin Railway Station on Tuesday. Authorities said the total number of trips during China’s eight-day holiday was expected to reach a record high of more than 2.4 billion. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

Lanterns set up at the Blue House cluster in Wan Chai are a draw for visitors. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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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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China consumption

Mooncake sales on the wane as China’s consumers cut back on non-essentials

Sales of the Mid-Autumn Festival staple are expected to drop, with purchase prices falling as China’s buyers tighten their belts.

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Sales of mooncakes, a traditional gift during China’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, are expected to drop this year for the first time since 2015. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong hotels packed for National Day break. So why is the industry worried?

Hotel industry veterans say focus on ensuring events end earlier at night to help with cross-border commutes has hit demand for extended stays.

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Tourists shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui during the mainland’s National Day “golden week” break. Photo: Jelly Tse
China travel

‘Business as usual’: China tourists to South Korea unfazed by protests – for now

The demonstrations coincide with this year’s extra-long “super golden week” holiday – forecast to spark a surge in overseas travel.

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Hong Kong tourism

How are mainland Chinese visitors enjoying Hong Kong during ‘golden week’?

Tai Hang’s Fire Dragon Dance, Lantern Carnival, Blue House and Lee Tung Avenue, as well as races, proving popular with visitors.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong urged to protect Sai Kung islands from overtourism, ecological damage

Greenpeace calls for measures after finding large number of visitors trampling corals and digging up marine organisms.

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A site inspection by Greenpeace found that 4,062 people landed on Sharp Island on Wednesday, the first day of the National Day “golden week” holiday. Photo: Handout
China travel

China’s ‘super golden week’ sees record-breaking travel on first day

With the extended break under way, records are being set for railway travel and popular tourist destinations are selling out days at a time.

On the first day of an extended “super golden week” holiday, China’s travellers have already broken records. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images
China-South Korea relations

Tourists warned of rise in South Korean ‘far-right’ anti-Chinese protests

Embassy in Seoul issues warning ahead of rally on Friday, which coincides with ‘golden week’ holiday – a peak time for overseas travel.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales rise by 3.8% in August, helped by tourism

Sales reached HK$30.3 billion in August, fourth month in row of growth following 14 consecutive months of decline.

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