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The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival in late October will feature 10 per cent more booths this year. Photo: Nora Tam
Board chairman Peter Lam says this year’s festival will be held on a larger scale, with more than 340 booths. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival to feature extended hours, 10% more booths

Tourism board to roll out ‘Hong Kong Gourmet Month’ after four-day festival from October 29 to November 1.

Hong Kong transport

Travellers must use authorised buses, taxis at Huanggang Port, authorities say

Hong Kong property

Why Japanese, South Korean, Thai brands are setting up shop in Hong Kong again

Hong Kong society

Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’

Around 100,000 travellers a day are expected to use the revamped crossing when operations begin.

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The revamped Huanggang Port crossing is expected to open on October 12, according to a source. Photo: Edmond So
The joint inspection building at Huanggang Port. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Greenpeace catches Hong Kong geopark ‘golden week’ visitors damaging marine life

Green group urges visitor caps after recording incidents of damaging behaviour across popular nature spots during holiday period.

Hong Kong society

Authorities investigate viral drone footage of National Day fireworks display

Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department investigating suspected illegal drone flight over Victoria Harbour after mainland Chinese visitor posts fireworks footage.

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Mainland China

Mainland Chinese arrivals to Hong Kong surged at start of ‘golden week’ holiday

City enjoyed initial rush of visitors on National Day before arrival growth eased, with lawmaker calling for more nighttime events.

Fireworks and a shorter holiday helped draw an early rush of mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong, tourism representatives have said. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

1,500 Hong Kong residents tour revamped Huanggang Port border crossing

Members of the public learn about public transport arrangements, immigration and customs clearance, and passenger-friendly facilities.

Golden week

Restaurant business grows 10% on first 2 days of break as arrivals top 2018 peak

Tourism chief confident city will reach annual target of 53.8 million visitors earlier than expected.

Hong Kong economy

Consumer spending picks up in Hong Kong, with retail sales rising 5.6% in August

Sales in the first eight months of 2026 rise by 8.5 per cent compared with the same period last year.

The latest retail sales figures followed a 4.5 per cent increase in July. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Mainland tourists pack Hong Kong stores, but retailers report modest spending

Visitors hunt for gold, outdoor gear and rare books, citing favourable exchange rate, while others keep tight grip on purse strings.

Tourists visit a luxury store at K11 Musea shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on the second day of the golden week National Day holiday. Photo: Kit Lai
Golden week

Rain dampens visitor numbers at Hong Kong attractions on day 2 of ‘golden week’

Wet weather keeps Peak Tram queues short and drives visitors indoors, but mainland Chinese tourists still plan to spend three to four days in city.

Golden week

Extended Victoria Park lantern show attracts thousands for National Day

Many people arrive early to avoid huge crowds after social posts warned of past overcrowding at the International Lantern Spectacular.

Golden week

National Day: Hongkongers visit Shenzhen for shopping and 60cm egg tarts

Residents head north to enjoy trending treats, cheap wellness services and warehouse grocery runs over public holiday.

The 60cm-long egg tarts have become a trend on the mainland. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals, surprise tourists

Diners at Tai Hing Restaurant praise discount drive, with one saying: ‘The bill went from HK$89 to HK$62. It’s a bargain’.

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Customers queue up outside a Tai Hing branch in Tseung Kwan O to capitalise on its National Day discount. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Fully booked but half-empty: more than 1,200 no-shows at Po Pin Chau on National Day

Majority of people who registered to visit volcanic rock attraction fail to show as real-name booking system put to test.

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Golden week

Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gains

About 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors are expected over holiday, but trade groups say cautious spending could limit gains across wider sector.

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Wealth management

Hong Kong banks set lures for golden week visitors despite new levies

Lenders are confident the mainland-related wealth business will remain a pillar for the industry regardless of Beijing’s tax crackdown.

Flags hang along Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard in Tsim Sha Tsui on September 28, 2026, ahead of the golden week holiday. Photo: Kit Lai
Golden week

Cheap and illegal: mainland Chinese pitch services in Hong Kong on social media

Despite recent crackdown, mainland operators use RedNote to offer tour guide or photography services in city ahead of ‘golden week’ break.

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Mainland China

Hong Kong turns Halloween into month-long event with street parties, free rides

Street celebrations to run across three consecutive Saturdays in Central, Lan Kwai Fong and other areas under new Tourism Board drive.

Hong Kong culture

Video | Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong

Visitors are handed a vomit bag upon entry and can taste selected foods at the end of the exhibition.

Visitors are handed a vomit bag upon entry and can taste selected foods at the end of the exhibition
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Mainland China

5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong

From fireworks along Victoria Harbour to cycling through the New Territories, here are five suggestions on how to spend the holiday.

Crowds enjoy the fireworks display from Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai on October 1 last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong checkpoints to handle 7.44 million passenger trips for National Day break

Immigration Department says figure includes inbound and outbound trips by Hongkongers and visitors using sea, land and air control points.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cracks down on tourists abusing visas to run one-stop shop services

Immigration Department says four women, aged 20 to 31, arrested for allegedly breaching conditions of stay to offer tourist services.

Hong Kong authorities have warned tourists to refrain from purchasing services from unknown sources. Photo: Elson Li
Golden week

Mainland Chinese visitors make 439,532 trips to Hong Kong over Mid-Autumn break

Tourism industry representative also expects hotel occupancy of over 90 per cent in popular districts for coming National Day ‘golden week’.

Mainland Chinese visitors made about 440,000 trips to Hong Kong over the Mid-Autumn Festival weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to mark National Day in Hong Kong

City rolls out array of deals from half-price movie tickets to discounts for attractions, as it welcomes 1.29 million mainland visitors.

Accidents and personal safety

3 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degrees

Two men in separate incidents were suspected of having heatstroke, while rescuers helped a third hiker who developed dizziness.

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