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last updated:
9 September, 2024
A packed departures hall at West Kowloon terminus on Sunday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong tourism

‘Christmas vibe’ lures tourists to Hong Kong but more residents heading off

13 million passenger trips will be recorded at Hong Kong checkpoints over the Christmas and New Year period, the Immigration Department estimates.

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China's economic recovery

Why are foreign tourist arrivals in China suddenly surging this month?

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Asia travel

Japanese hot springs resort in Nikko going from ruin to revival

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to take advantage of great outdoors to boost tourism

Most Hongkongers think city should use its ecology to further develop ‘green’ and ‘blue’ tourism, survey finds.

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Visitors enjoy the views of Po Pin Chau – an islet known for its spectacular sea stacks and which is part of the Global Geopark. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

More Hong Kong shops to close, as retail shifts online

Local beauty brand JaneClare is an example of a firm that is making money online, but still values real-world spaces.

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Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | A blueprint for revitalising Hong Kong tourism: lessons from Tokyo and Seoul

The city should prioritise authenticity over quick fixes, enhancing walkability, improving green spaces – and learning from regional rivals.

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Malaysia

Missing Chinese tourist’s body retrieved from Malaysia diving spot

The body of Zhang Cao, who reportedly travelled alone, was found off Mabul Island in Semporna.

A Chinese tourist’s body was found near a diving spot in Semporna, Malaysia’s Sabah state. Photo: Shutterstock
China's economic recovery

Booming ice, snow economy eyed to heat up northeastern Chinese province

Jilin province plans to attract 230 million tourists and generate 420 billion yuan (US$57.7 billion) in revenue by 2027-28.

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Photography

Pics or it didn’t happen: the evolution of travel photography in Hong Kong

What did tourists in Hong Kong choose to photograph in earlier times, and how have these subjects changed – or not – over the years?

China property

Shanghai Disneyland tightens wheelchair rules to curb misuse

Change follows complaints that able-bodied guests were renting powered wheelchairs to bypass queues and speed through the park.

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A ceremony to mark the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland in May 2020. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s hotel industry faces ‘worrying’ troubles in tax and Trump

A 3 per cent tax on hotel guests on January 1 and looming troubles from the Trump presidency could undermine the city’s tourism sector.

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Travellers at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Elson Li
Malaysia

‘I trust it more’: Chinese app Xiaohongshu offers unexpected window on Malaysia

With over 2.5 million users in Malaysia, Xiaohongshu not only attracts tourists but helps Malaysian Chinese connect with their heritage.

Accidents and personal safety

190 trapped after fire triggers halt of Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Fire alarm triggered at Ferris wheel, leaving scores of people stuck in gondolas.

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Hong Kong property

Amid 2025 headwinds, Hong Kong landlords cut rents for Five Guys, global tenants

Analysts say brands with international appeal or unique selling points are driving new demand for retail space in the city.

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Five Guys is gearing up for a positive 2025. Photo: Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong expo eyes 30% jump in attendance after return of multiple-entry visas

At least 1.3 million people to attend Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, organiser says, with more mainland Chinese expected to visit.

The expo will feature more than 500 products at discounts of up to 90 per cent and special deals at HK$1. Photo: Edmond So
China economy

‘It’ll pass’: South Korea martial law catches Chinese tourists, firms off guard

South Korea’s six hours of martial law caused some concern among Chinese tourists and tradespeople, but most effects should be short-term.

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China's economic recovery

Will Taylor Swift accept Hangzhou’s outstretched hand for a China show?

Keen to capitalise on the economic windfall that comes from big-name international performers, Chinese cities are making a concerted effort to host high-profile concerts.

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International Property

Hongkongers pour fresh capital into Japan’s booming hospitality sector

The favourable view of Japan’s hospitality sector is underpinned by the country’s improving economic prospects.

Skiers take a view of snow-capped Mount Yotei in Niseko, a town in Hokkaido, Japan. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Editorial | Return of multi-entry visas fuels hopes of hitting Hong Kong tourism target

Travel arrangements with mainland China, scrapped by a worried Hong Kong nearly 10 years ago, can expect a different reaction this time.

Hong Kong society

Multiple-entry Hong Kong visas for Shenzhen residents to start from Sunday

More than 10 million Shenzhen residents will be eligible to visit Hong Kong under the arrangement, government says.

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Hong Kong tourism

Return of multi-entry visas crucial for Hong Kong tourism recovery, observers say

Move benefiting Shenzhen residents could reduce impact of Hongkongers spending across border, but businesses must ‘find right opportunities’.

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A tour group visits Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s John Lee says multi-entry visas for Shenzhen residents may be revived

City leader says he is grateful to Beijing for ‘accelerated progress’ with city’s request to revive and expand a cross-border visa scheme.

Travellers arrive from mainland China via the Shenzhen Bay border on the first day of the Labour Day holiday week. Photo: Dickson Lee
China economy

Opinion | With visa-free initiative, China is betting on a simple truth

China is ready for the world to witness its development, experience its culture and engage with its people.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | Hong Kong escalator chaos, Tokyo’s sex trade secret: 5 most-read stories

Here are five of our most popular stories from the past few days. Find out what people have been reading the most on SCMP.com.

South Korea

Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’

Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.

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Chinese tourists carry their baggage on Myeongdong Street in downtown Seoul, South Korea. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yonhap
Malaysia

Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres

Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. Photo: AP
Japan

‘Should be deported’: foreign tourists’ misdeeds spark outrage, debate in Japan

Graffiti at historic shrines, car thefts and other incidents have raised concerns about Japan’s perception of foreigners.

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Insurance

Exclusive | Manulife on track to reach 50% Asia earnings target by 2027

Asia was the largest profit contributor to Canadian insurer in the third quarter, with 44 per cent of the group’s earnings coming from the region.

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