8 h. ago Hong Kong welcomes 213,000 mainland tourists as ‘golden week’ break starts

With Labour Day also a public holiday in Hong Kong, more than 281,000 residents head off for other destinations.

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15 h. ago Hong Kong’s East Dam buzzes with mainland Chinese tourists during ‘golden week’

Police officers and staff members from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department guard the hotspot to maintain order.

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16 h. ago Some commuters call for new Hong Kong light rail service for pets to be expanded

The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.

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16 h. ago Some commuters call for new Hong Kong’s Light Rail service for pets to be expanded

The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.

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22 h. ago Pandas and Bun Festival among Hong Kong’s ‘golden week’ trends for mainland tourists

Many mainland visitors turn to social media platform RedNote for top recommendations of things to do over the holiday.

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s Muslims welcome Halal Food Festival as latest step towards inclusivity

City is also more than halfway towards goal of establishing 500 halal-friendly restaurants by end of year.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong welcomes 12.2 million visitors in first quarter, up 9% year on year

Tourism Board attributes rise to spate of major events in March, including pop culture showcase ComplexCon and Hong Kong Sevens, among others.

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3 w. ago Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake

The 51-strong team met at Hong Kong airport by top officials including city leader John Lee and Myanmar’s consul general.

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