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A young man who hiked 3,300 kilometres across China has emerged looking much, much older. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Trending in China

Young Chinese man embarks on 3,300-km Lhasa trek, emerges looking like 50-year-old

Hiker endures blizzards, wild wolves, accidents which left him hobbling in epic journey over mountain ranges during which he hardly bathed.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Macau residents can apply for temporary mainland travel permits via app

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism

Tourism

Shanghai’s new plan to lure foreign tourists: mega-events and Peppa Pig

The Chinese city has outlined a three-year strategy to boost inbound tourism that aims to move beyond its historic landmarks.

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Tourists pose for photos on the Bund in Shanghai. The city has outlined a three-year plan to attract more inbound tourism. Photo: Xinhua
China society

Video | Senior skydiver takes the plunge

Asia travel

5 of the best things to see in Jiangmen, in China’s Greater Bay Area

Jiangmen, under two hours from Hong Kong, has historical sites, natural scenery and streets you will have seen on film.

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Asia travel

Wine tours through China’s answer to Napa Valley

The harsh plains of Ningxia may seem an unlikely home for award-winning wine, but visitors can now explore the region’s vineyards to see how it’s made.

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Workers from southern Ningxia are the main labour force employed in the treatment of Ningxia’s vineyards. Photo: Chan Kit Yeng
China's economic recovery

‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe

China’s tourists are increasingly skipping Western destinations in favour of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Travelex data shows.

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Banking & finance

Trip.com revenue beats estimates as travel rebound, visa plans fuel optimism

Fourth-quarter income surged 69 per cent from a year earlier; firm plans US$400 million stock buy-back in 2025.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 jet passes Lunar New Year test as usage rate soars

The Chinese-made aircraft was deployed on 38 routes including Shanghai-Hong Kong, a significant increase compared with last year’s holiday.

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A C919 performs at the Singapore Air Show in February. The Chinese-made jet saw its utilisation rate soar during the Lunar New Year travel period. Photo: Xinhua
Trending in China

Woman in China fears hotel hidden cameras, creates makeshift tent to shield bed

Method is straightforward, requires affordable materials, produces very satisfactory results.

A woman in China, concerned about hidden cameras in her hotel room, fashioned a makeshift tent to protect her bed. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Japan

Why Japan is the No 1 travel destination for Chinese tourists

The weak yen has spurred many Chinese nationals to visit Japan, while food is the biggest motivator for them to travel to the region.

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Asia travel

Best things to do and see in Qingdao, handsome Chinese port city

A vibrant coastal city and popular tourist destination, Qingdao’s natural beauty and interesting architecture make it a photography hotspot.

Foreigners in China

China grants Asean tour groups visa-free access to Yunnan travel hub

Tourists from Southeast Asian bloc countries may visit Xishuangbanna – known for ethnic minority cultures – for up to six days.

Tourists visit a night fair in the southwestern Chinese city of Jinghong in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture in February 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Asia travel

Opinion | Working in China reminds me of its cultural riches and authenticity

For this Hongkonger, the lesson of a stint in mainland China is that integration is not just economic but cultural and requires an open mind.

Shanghai’s ever-popular waterfront promenade, the Bund, is a symbol of its dynamic history. Cyril Ip (above) was reminded of the zest and authenticity of mainland China during a recent stint in the city. Photo: Cyril Ip
Lunar New Year

China’s Lunar New Year spending spree offers hope for consumption boost

Statistics indicate domestic consumption broke several records during this year’s holiday, with lower-end spending seeing the biggest gains.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Cruise, not medical, tourism the key for Hong Kong

Readers discuss where the focus of the city’s attempts to boost tourism should lie, and preparations for the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

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Shenzhen

Heading to Shenzhen from Hong Kong? Here’s where to stay, eat, shop and unwind

Shenzhen is now a more popular weekend destination than Macau among Hongkongers looking for great deals on food, accommodation and designer shopping – without the need to hop on a plane.

The Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen is located in the Upperhills neighbourhood close to Bijiashan Park and Lianhuashan Park. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Video | Buffaloes and smoke machines: staged rural scenes go viral in China

Villagers in China’s Fujian province pose with a buffalo, wear straw hats and are surrounded by artificial smoke as they create ‘perfect shots’ for visitors.

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Asia travel

Staged China rural scenes go viral, tourists pay US$40 to film them

Rural residents in China’s Fujian province have gone viral on Douyin and RedNote by indulging visitors’ nostalgia with staged country scenes.

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China’s economic stimulus

Lunar New Year travel to China surges 200% as visa-free policies pay off

China logged a steep increase in inbound travel bookings for this year’s holiday, while the country’s outbound travel sector also showed signs of recovery.

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Tourists from Belarus and Russia pose for a photo in Shanghai’s Yu Garden. China has seen an upsurge in tourism during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Xinhua
Lunar New Year

China boosts train and bus services as workers cut Lunar New Year travels short

Chinese provinces launch extra transport services as migrant workers return to coastal cities to get a leg up in sluggish job market.

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Travellers line up to board a train at a railway station in the east China city of Nantong in Jiangsu province on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year. Photo: AP
Lunar New Year

‘Little luxuries’: China’s crystal industry shimmers amid economic unease

Crystals with perceived properties to heal and enhance career prospects are increasingly becoming a source of hope and comfort in tough times.

Woman of our time

China’s ‘road-tripping auntie’ vows to keep going after divorce comes through

Accidental feminist icon Su Min, who hit the road after leaving her abusive husband, says ‘it wasn’t until 60 that I truly began to understand life’.

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Artificial intelligence

Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares

Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.

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Crowds at Shanghai’s Hongqiao railway station during the Lunar New Year travel rush. Photo: Reuters
Lunar New Year

Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel

Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives.

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Thailand, typically a popular destination for Chinese tourists, has lost some appeal after a high-profile kidnapping has caused safety concerns. Photo: EPA-EFE
Lunar New Year

Video | Lunar New Year celebrations begin in China

Spring Festival celebrations include a reunion dinner gathering for pet dogs in Shanghai

Greater Bay Area

Dim sum to dessert soup, 5 of Guangzhou’s best restaurants

From a Michelin-recommended roasted pigeon restaurant to noodle and congee joints, must-try places for your next trip to Guangdong’s capital.

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