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9 September, 2024
The international luxury cruise ship Silver Nova makes its first visit to Hong Kong and berths at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui in October 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

Shenzhen

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

China

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

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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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Chen Weizuo (centre) poses for tourists with his buffalo in Xiapu, in eastern China’s Fujian province, on December 11, 2024. The 62-year-old, who charges up to 300 yuan for a photo, poses several times a day and rents costumes for extra income. Photo: AFP
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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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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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.

More Chinese people are turning to crystals for psychological comfort as they cope with anxiety and attempt to navigate uncertainties amid economic challenges and a difficult job market. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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

Lunar New Year celebrations begin in China

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

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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.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | How Hong Kong can ride the ‘China travel’ wave to boost tourism

Hong Kong and the mainland are seeing rises in foreign arrivals, and working together could drive the city’s tourism industry to new heights.

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Art

Weekend art getaway to Foshan, China – a 2-day itinerary for unique event

Just over an hour’s train ride from Hong Kong, Foshan is holding an art biennial that encourages people to explore its villages and islands.

Kick Back with a Drink, by Chinese artist Janie Luo, in Foshan’s Huangji Village, is one of the most Instagrammable installations at Art Field Nanhai, now in its second edition. Photo: Art Field Nanhai
Trending in China

Bus sojourn sees China student spend just US$110 on fares from Beijing to Hong Kong

University student with fascination for public transport travels from north to south of country, inspires people online to indulge their sense of freedom.

A university student has made a unique journey by bus from Beijing to Hong Kong, inspiring many people on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Lunar New Year

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins

Authorities expect a record 9 billion domestic trips during the 40-day period

Food and Drinks

The best food in Xiamen, from oyster omelettes to soups that tempt monks

The Michelin Guide to Fujian debuted in 2024 and Xiamen is foodie heaven, with street stalls serving classics and restaurants updating them.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Take multipronged approach to become global aviation hub

For Hong Kong, sky is literally the limit if city’s carriers can offer competitive fares, top-notch services and a wide variety of destinations.

An aircraft operated by HK Express taking off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: AP
China's economic recovery

China’s aviation sector in clear skies of profit after 4 turbulent years

Civil aviation in China returned to profitability in 2024, the industry’s first positive return after four years of pandemic-induced losses.

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Asia travel

Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears

Thailand is expected to take a tourism and economic hit from Lunar New Year trip cancellations.

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China-South Korea relations

Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers

Even some less-visited places around Shanghai are gaining popularity, but the language barrier, pollution and internet censorship may still deter some visits.

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A South Korean tourist takes photos at Yuyuan Garden Mall in China’s Shanghai on Christmas Day. Photo: Xinhua
Food and Drinks

4 restaurants you’ll want to visit in Suzhou, Jiangsu province

Enjoy a transparent pomegranate, squirrel fish in sweet and sour sauce or Fujian surf and turf chicken at these Suzhou restaurants.

Drunken Thai mantis shrimp seasoned with zaolu, a sauce extracted from aged distilled grains and seasoned with spices, at Ping Jiang Song in Suzhou, China. Photo: Evelyn Chen
Thailand

Boosted by Chinese visitors, Thai tourism nears pre-Covid levels

Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy.

Transport and logistics

China approves new airport in Guangdong to ease congestion woes

New facility in country’s largest province slated to process 30 million annual trips by 2035, 2.2 million tonnes of cargo per year by 2050.

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Harbin

China’s ‘ice city’ hosts its largest-ever event

‘Shared Dreams of Ice and Snow, United Hearts in Asia’ is theme of 2025 Harbin festival  

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China's economic recovery

Inbound travel to China set to surge in Lunar New Year amid visa-free expansion

International travel bookings to China have already doubled the previous year’s figure, spurred by additions to the visa exemption list.

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With the steady expansion of China’s visa-free entry policy, an influx of foreign tourists is expected during the coming Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Xinhua
Ukraine war

Some Chinese flights avoiding southern Russia after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Flights to Georgia and Hungary seem to avoid Russia’s Dagestan region after plane carrying 67 allegedly shot down by Russian air defence.

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Transport and logistics

China’s high-speed rail network on track to breach 50,000km milestone in 2025

China’s high-speed rail operator reports passenger increases and lower debt ratios in 2024, projects mileage benchmark will be surpassed.

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