TOPIC

Golden week

Golden week
The Chinese "golden week" refers either of the two week-long holidays around National Day on October 1, and the lunar calendar Spring Festival which usually falls in January or February of each year. Tens of millions of Chinese travel by air, train and road to family reunions, vacations or shopping centres during these holidays.
Sharp Island is a popular destination with tourists in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details

Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to review tourist capacity and marine protection amid coral damage

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong businesses must adapt to new tourism and spending trends

Hong Kong property

As Hong Kong retail sales recover, can landlords follow with higher shop rents?

The journey from retail sales stabilisation to strengthened rental prices in the property market could take at least a year.

12
Mainland Chinese tourists check items at a souvenir shop in Tsim Sha Tsui during the National Day “golden week” holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

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

Government investigation finds area of about four square metres has been damaged after tourists packed Sharp Island in Sai Kung.

SCMP

Video | Sea of red lights mark the end of China’s ‘super golden week’

Cars flood the freeway in China as people return back home from Golden Week.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China consumption

China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China’s transport hubs handled a record 2.4 billion trips during the extended holiday, though consumers favoured value-for-money deals.

China recorded a record surge in travel during the just-concluded “golden week” holiday, with the country’s transport hubs handling more than 2.4 billion passenger trips. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips made to Hong Kong over ‘golden week’

Figures show 15 per cent increase from National Day holiday last year, but still fall short of expectations of nearly reaching pre-Covid levels.

6
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retailers, caterers enjoy ‘golden week’ business growth of up to 20%

Business leaders say luxury retailers among holiday’s big winners, with one tourist spending whopping HK$1 million on international brands.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

Hundreds of trains added to rail networks, and booming demand tests EV charging networks.

videocam
Passengers exit Harbin Railway Station on Tuesday. Authorities said the total number of trips during China’s eight-day holiday was expected to reach a record high of more than 2.4 billion. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese tourists

China braces for travel rush as millions head home at end of ‘golden week’

Transport ministry says it is working with local authorities to ensure smooth and safe journeys at one of the peak periods for travel.

videocam
Hundreds of millions of people are on the move across China over the holiday period. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Which Hong Kong businesses came out on top over National Day break?

Latest figures show number of mainland visitors coming to city in first five days of mainland China’s extended break reached 1.03 million.

Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Hong Kong’s natural beauty needs robust protection amid tourism boom

The city must go beyond milking the tourism cash cow and do better at preserving its ecological treasures so they can be enjoyed by all.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong crowds out in force for Mid-Autumn Festival as restaurants get boost

This year’s festival also overlaps with mainland China’s extended National Day ‘golden week’ break, which runs from October 1 to Wednesday.

Lanterns set up at the Blue House cluster in Wan Chai are a draw for visitors. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong environmental issues

Crowds on Hong Kong’s Sharp Island won’t have major impact on corals: government

Environmental authorities say they will review condition of coral reefs off Sharp Island, but green group, marine biologist say damage has been done.

Greenpeace has said 4,600 visitors arrived on Sharp Island on October 1, disturbing the area’s sensitive marine habitats. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘Unique’ and ‘stunning’: Hong Kong’s fire dragon dance draws thousands to Tai Hang

Visitors from around world pack into narrow streets of Causeway Bay neighbourhood for annual event celebrating Cantonese culture.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong steps up patrols after ‘golden week’ tourists overrun Sai Kung island

Sharp Island back to normal as patrols stepped up, additional manpower deployed to clean up litter.

11
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China consumption

China’s struggling restaurants feeling queasy as debate rages over pre-made food

China’s National Day holiday, traditionally a busy time for restaurants, could see underperformance amid wave of online comments over food quality.

videocam
China’s popular Xibei restaurant chain is at the centre of a controversy over pre-made food, a bad omen for the country’s eateries before a typically high-spending holiday week. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s Unesco-listed park is big hit with tourists and that’s a problem

Thousands of visitors have descended upon Sharp Island in recent days to immerse themselves in nature, but some may be violating park rules.

videocam
6
China consumption

Mooncake sales on the wane as China’s consumers cut back on non-essentials

Sales of the Mid-Autumn Festival staple are expected to drop, with purchase prices falling as China’s buyers tighten their belts.

videocam
15
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong hotels packed for National Day break. So why is the industry worried?

Hotel industry veterans say focus on ensuring events end earlier at night to help with cross-border commutes has hit demand for extended stays.

8
Tourists shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui during the mainland’s National Day “golden week” break. Photo: Jelly Tse
China travel

‘Business as usual’: China tourists to South Korea unfazed by protests – for now

The demonstrations coincide with this year’s extra-long “super golden week” holiday – forecast to spark a surge in overseas travel.

videocam
A conservative protester carries signs with anti-China slogans during a rally near the Chinese Embassy in Myeong-dong, Seoul, on August 13. Photo: The Korea Times
Hong Kong tourism

How are mainland Chinese visitors enjoying Hong Kong during ‘golden week’?

Tai Hang’s Fire Dragon Dance, Lantern Carnival, Blue House and Lee Tung Avenue, as well as races, proving popular with visitors.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong urged to protect Sai Kung islands from overtourism, ecological damage

Greenpeace calls for measures after finding large number of visitors trampling corals and digging up marine organisms.

videocam
China travel

China’s ‘super golden week’ sees record-breaking travel on first day

With the extended break under way, records are being set for railway travel and popular tourist destinations are selling out days at a time.

On the first day of an extended “super golden week” holiday, China’s travellers have already broken records. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images
China-South Korea relations

Tourists warned of rise in South Korean ‘far-right’ anti-Chinese protests

Embassy in Seoul issues warning ahead of rally on Friday, which coincides with ‘golden week’ holiday – a peak time for overseas travel.

12
Anti-China protests have been taking place for months in Seoul. Photo: Korea Times
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales rise by 3.8% in August, helped by tourism

Sales reached HK$30.3 billion in August, fourth month in row of growth following 14 consecutive months of decline.

Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong head for Cheung Chau to avoid crowds

Hundreds avoid hustle and bustle of city’s urban attractions and head for outlying island to have more peaceful holiday experience.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement