Mainland Chinese arrivals in first 2 days of ‘golden week’ holiday top 2018 total
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Hong Kong's tourism sector experiences remarkable growth during the first two days of China's golden week holiday, welcoming over 511,000 mainland visitors. This impressive figure already surpasses the entire 2018 annual total, signaling strong recovery in cross-border travel. Tourism officials express optimism about achieving the 53.8 million visitor target ahead of schedule, reflecting increasing confidence in Hong Kong's appeal as a premier Asian destination and the effectiveness of promotional campaigns targeting mainland Chinese travelers.
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Mainland Chinese arrivals in first 2 days of ‘golden week’ holiday top 2018 total
Hong Kong recorded 511,311 arrivals, topping the 2018 total of 508,578, as tourism chief Rosanna Law says the city could hit its 53.8m annual target early.
