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13 September, 2024
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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong travellers brace for possible disruptions as strong winds hit UK

London’s Heathrow airport axed about 100 flights on Sunday because of persistently strong winds.

Hong Kong tourism

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

History

Should museums return antiquities to their countries of origin? Some say no

Macau

Relocating to Hengqin: Macau residents tell of the woes, perks of uprooting

The Post visits island in Zhuhai to learn how new settlers are coping as Macau marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.

Macau resident Gina Choi and her three-year-old daughter at the Macau New Neighborhood project. Photo: Emily Hung
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Disneyland postcard service adds some magic to charity drive

Resort will donate all the proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.

Asia travel

Harbin ice cutters on thin ice as warmer temperatures reduce their income

Workers harvesting ice from the Songhua River for the city of Harbin’s Ice and Snow World are finding thinner ice.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” could be introduced to the public early next year. Photo: Ocean Park
China's economic recovery

China sees surge in travel demand for extended Lunar New Year holiday

Flights and group tours are already booking up weeks ahead of the eight-day public holiday, which begins on January 28.

Art

Artistic attractions with designs on tourism make districts worth a look

Often overlooked by tourists, Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok might just rise up the bucket-list rankings thanks to outdoor artworks by En Iwamura and Vivian Ho.

Indonesia

Can Indonesia’s world-class cuisine food become its next global superpower?

Indonesian cuisine, voted the world’s seventh best by TasteAtlas, is struggling for global influence despite outranking French and Japanese dishes.

Rendang is a spicy beef stew from Indonesia. The country’s cuisine was recently voted the world’s seventh-best food by TasteAtlas. Photo: Shutterstock
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Wynn Macau calls for easier travel process with Hong Kong to lift tourism

View echoes call by President Xi Jinping for both cities to ‘stay united and work for greater achievements’.

Wynn Macau president and vice-chairman Linda Chen says “Macau and Hong Kong should work together as a greater area”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Asia travel

Recap | Unmissable Japan, from Fukuoka’s yatai feasts to luxury ryokans and a samurai’s trek

Looking for a reason to visit Japan? Well, here are five, from a culinary adventure along a historical samurai trek and Okinawa’s gems, to the best Mount Fuji has to offer.

Malaysia

Malaysian influencer behind South Korea tour mess denies fleeing to Japan

The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.

Luxury Hotels

Inside the Rosewood Vienna, a modern classic hotel in the heart of the city

The property’s location near St Stephen’s Cathedral and major museums makes it ideal for visiting historic landmarks and cultural attractions – no wonder it proved a hit with Vienna’s most famous son.

Inside the Rosewood Vienna, which was once home to Mozart, and is an excellent base for exploring the historic old town. Photo: Handout
China's economic recovery

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

Travel platforms such as Fliggy and Trip.com see huge influx in interest as Beijing makes it easier to transit.

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A tourist from South Korea visits the Yuyuan Garden Mall in Shanghai on November 30. Photo: Xinhua
Food and Drinks

Why, for skiers heading to Japan, Niseko and Rusutsu still reign

As ski resort areas in Hokkaido draw growing numbers of international tourists, we drop in to catch up on the latest best dining options.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong could try an evolved approach to workfare, like Singapore

Readers discuss unemployment support, the call for ‘integration’, and the current sad state of the Airport Express.

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Travel news and advice

The hottest travel destinations for your holidays in 2025

From Greenland’s northern lights and Chiang Mai’s food festival, to the Kumbh Mela in India, 2025 promises a diverse range of travel experiences.

During the traditional festival of Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thai people release sky floating lanterns or lamp to worship Buddha’s relics with reflection. Photo: Getty Images
France

Notre Dame cathedral unveils controversial new stained glass windows

French painter Claire Tabouret’s designs will give the 12th-century monument a modern touch, despite objections from conservation groups.

Hong Kong economy

Shoppers look to score as mall at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park opens

The 700,000 sq ft shopping centre at soon-to-open Kai Tak Sports Park opened with hundreds of people queuing for cash coupons.

Malaysia

Malaysian influencer faces backlash over alleged South Korea travel scam

She has apologised and promised refunds as police investigate reports of fraud after some clients were left stranded in South Korea.

Travel influencer Kim Seri. Photo: Instagram/kimseri_eina
Asia travel

Japanese hot springs resort in Nikko going from ruin to revival

Kinugawa Onsen thrived in the ’80s but an economic downturn saw many of its hotels and ryokans abandoned. Now it’s luring tourists back.

A bath at a hot springs resort in Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko, Japan. Photo: Instagram/zuyu_and_taco
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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Asia travel

Hong Kong family holidays more likely to include grandparents

Multigenerational travel a trend in Hong Kong, accommodation website says, as well as dark-sky tourism, wellness retreats and sustainability.

Travel Destinations

9 quirky New York museums about soda water, maths, tenements and more

Already been to New York’s major museums? Try something different, like the city’s smallest museum or a Viennese coffee shop experience.

Guide Stephen Flicker speaks during a tour of an apartment inside the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side in New York. Photo: AP
Luxury travel

Eclipse-chasing on Easter Island, amid the moai statues

An eclipse-chaser visited Rapa Nui to enjoy a mystical experience: the island’s first ‘ring of fire’ since 1788, viewed from among its mysterious stone heads.

Rano Raraku is home to Rapa Nui’s iconic buried heads. Photo: Jamie Carter
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Opportunities ahead for Hong Kong as increase in visitors brings cheer

Influx of arrivals from mainland China following visa scheme shake-up calls for innovative moves that will keep them coming to Hong Kong.

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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