Hong Kong’s Travel Industry Council projects that up to 1.4 million mainland Chinese visitors will enter the city during the 15–23 February Lunar New Year break, a 6 percent increase on last year. About 2,600 organised tour groups are expected, according to executive director Fanny Yeung.
High-speed rail tickets from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai sold out within minutes of release, underlining robust demand despite a strong Hong Kong dollar. Hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay report near-full occupancy for the core holiday nights and have raised room rates by 10–15 percent.
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For travellers who may need additional documentation—whether it’s a visa for Hong Kong itself or onward journeys beyond the city—VisaHQ can simplify the process. The company’s China portal (https://www.visahq.com/china/) guides applicants through up-to-date requirements, digital forms and express processing options, helping visitors spend less time on paperwork and more time enjoying the festivities.
Authorities say immigration counters can handle the influx after adding 140 smart e-gates at West Kowloon and Lo Wu. Business chambers welcome the surge, noting that larger crowds will coincide with two fintech conferences and Art Basel. Retailers hope for a bounce after sluggish fourth-quarter sales, although analysts warn that spend-per-head remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Cross-border commuters should expect congestion on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and advise travellers to pre-register on Hong Kong’s ‘Smart Arrival’ system, which now recognises China’s new e-passports and QR code health declarations.
High-speed rail tickets from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai sold out within minutes of release, underlining robust demand despite a strong Hong Kong dollar. Hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay report near-full occupancy for the core holiday nights and have raised room rates by 10–15 percent.
For travellers who may need additional documentation—whether it’s a visa for Hong Kong itself or onward journeys beyond the city—VisaHQ can simplify the process. The company’s China portal (https://www.visahq.com/china/) guides applicants through up-to-date requirements, digital forms and express processing options, helping visitors spend less time on paperwork and more time enjoying the festivities.
Authorities say immigration counters can handle the influx after adding 140 smart e-gates at West Kowloon and Lo Wu. Business chambers welcome the surge, noting that larger crowds will coincide with two fintech conferences and Art Basel. Retailers hope for a bounce after sluggish fourth-quarter sales, although analysts warn that spend-per-head remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Cross-border commuters should expect congestion on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and advise travellers to pre-register on Hong Kong’s ‘Smart Arrival’ system, which now recognises China’s new e-passports and QR code health declarations.
