1 week ago Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn

Damaged coral reefs in a Unesco-listed geopark in Hong Kong may take years to recover, environmentalists have warned, after a government investigation found that an area of about four square metres had been affected. Thousands of tourists were found to have flocked to Sharp Island in Sai Kung during mainland China’s National Day “golden week” holiday this month, with some trampling on corals while snorkelling and digging up marine organisms. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department...

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1 week ago Tourists flock to Macau ahead of NBA China games, businesses wait for cash boost

Tourists flock to Macau ahead of NBA China games, businesses wait for cash boost  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Chinese tourists flock to Cappadocia during China’s 'Golden Week' | Daily Sabah

Chinese tourists flock to Cappadocia during China’s 'Golden Week' | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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3 w. ago Mainland Chinese tourists loosen purse strings in Hong Kong amid ‘golden week’

Mainland Chinese tourists are loosening their purse strings as they flock to Hong Kong on the first day of their National Day holiday, with many opting to stay for a few days to enjoy the fireworks, outdoor attractions and urban vibes. Hong Kong’s authorities have estimated that as many as 1.54 million mainland visitors, including 1,200 tour groups, would come over the eight-day “golden week” holiday, which coincides with National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The estimate marked an increase...

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3 w. ago Mainland Chinese ‘golden week’ tourists loosen purse strings in Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese tourists are loosening their purse strings as they flock to Hong Kong on the first day of their National Day holiday, with many opting to stay for a few days to enjoy the fireworks, outdoor attractions and urban vibes. Hong Kong authorities estimated that as many as 1.54 million mainland visitors, including 1,200 tour groups, would come over the eight-day “golden week” holiday, which coincides with National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The estimate marked an increase of 11...

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3 w. ago Hongkongers head north for National Day, as tourists flock to city

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong marks National Day on Wednesday with a range of activities to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has delivered a speech at a reception at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, with local and central government officials as well as leading business...

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3 w. ago Tourists Are Flocking to a Chinese Megacity That’s Straight Out of Sci

Tourists Are Flocking to a Chinese Megacity That’s Straight Out of Sci-Fi  The Wall Street Journal

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