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Rubbish bins at Ham Tin Wan during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong economy

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

Hong Kong environmental issues

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

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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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About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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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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 travellers leaving the city via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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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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.

Crowds flocked to the Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So
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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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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The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday evening. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

Wu Handeng (left) and Jiang Li are camping on the beach. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

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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.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan visits the Lunar New Year flower market at Victoria Park on Valentine’s Day. Photo: Handout
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.

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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Hundreds of passengers queue at Ocean Terminal waiting to board the ship. Photo: Facebook/Longman Lo
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.

Hong Kong economy

Hollywood stars to headline Hong Kong’s first Comic Con

Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd lined up for Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 to be held from May 29 to 31.

Hong Kong

‘Brilliant’ retail and dining revenue gives Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 boost

Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations.

Passengers enjoy a ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.

Nanjing and Wuxi in Jiangsu province and Hefei in Anhui are among the most sought-after new destinations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Lunar New Year

Hong Kong to enforce stricter measures at nature spots for Lunar New Year break

Authorities step up crowd and environmental controls to prevent repeat of past incidents as city braces for 1.4 million mainland Chinese tourists.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025.

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