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Tourists enjoy “A Symphony of Lights” at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong set for 53.8 million visitor arrivals in 2026, up by 8%

Tourism minister also reveals 22-year-old ‘A Symphony of Lights’ will be dropped in favour of new offerings.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

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Hong Kong economy

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

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Crowds at campsites ‘not out of control’: Hong Kong conservation authorities

Visitor flows at Sai Kung’s country parks over Lunar New Year ‘within expectations’, with no serious environmental damage amid 32 enforcement cases.

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Greenpeace recorded 585 tents in two Sai Kung campsites – Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan – last Wednesday, which significantly exceeded the recommended capacity of 50 tents per site. Photo: Greenpeace
Hong Kong culture

What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?

The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.

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Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department reveals plan amid calls for stronger public education, law enforcement and visitor limits at popular sites.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Lawmaker Peter Shiu says ‘pleasant surprise’ came from cosmetics sector, which saw 40 to 50 per cent increase in sales over Lunar New Year break.

Shoppers at a jewellery store in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues

Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated

While authorities have stepped up patrols in recent days, improvements in public education and limits on crowds needed, campers and hikers say.

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Hong Kong transport

600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.

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Hong Kong racing

Editorial | Record post-Covid horse race attendance kicks off an auspicious year

The ‘fantastic’ atmosphere at the ‘Year of the Horse’ race meeting captured the spirit of an agile city undergoing a sound recovery.

The Sha Tin Racecourse draws a big crowd on the third day of the Lunar New Year on February 19. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination and hosts a world-famous annual snow festival in February. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break

Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say.

Lunar New Year

Hong Kong hotels, tourist-area eateries report brisk trade over Lunar New Year

Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals.

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Crowds of travellers at the Shenzhen Bay Bridge border crossing on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong racing hits record high for tourists in flying start to Year of Horse

More than 92,000 fans, including at least 20,000 tourists, make the trip for the first meeting of the Lunar New Year.

The opening race day of the Year of the Horse drew large crowds to Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge

Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks dazzle as visitor numbers gallop ahead

City leader John Lee vows to carry out reforms at full speed, says to public ‘let’s march forward bravely and confidently together’ in new year.

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Lunar New Year

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 society

Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party.

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Hong Kong

Few signs of littering as Hong Kong campsites fill up for Lunar New Year break

Following previous complaints, government has vowed to take a more proactive approach to tackle littering at sites this year.

Hong Kong society

Go with the floats: how you can enjoy Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

What to expect and how to make the most of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Tuesday.

A traditional dance troupe takes part in a rehearsal for the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips ahead of Lunar New Year

Longer holiday, Valentine’s Day overlap drive 21.6 per cent increase in outbound trips from 2025.

Hong Kong residents made 1.39 million outbound trips from February 13 to 15, according to the Immigration Department. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors expected during Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year.

Hong Kong economy

From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended

A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.

Heavier traffic is expected on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Xinhua
Lunar New Year

Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia

Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23.

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Travellers wait in long queues to check in at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip

Cruise operator apologised for cancelling three-day, two-night voyage to Xiamen on Friday evening.

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Lunar New Year

How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel

South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off.

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