HK sees mainland tourist surge after border reopens

Hong Kong saw 102,458 entries by Chinese mainlanders this past Saturday, the first time with more than 100,000 entries by Chinese mainlanders in a single day since the travel between Hong Kong and the mainland fully resumed Feb. 6, according to the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Immigration Department. Hong Kong has rolled out a major promotional campaign since the border reopening as part of its efforts to woo visitors to the city. The “Hello Hong Kong” campaign includes free airplane tickets, free MTR Tourist Day Passes and coupons for high-speed rail tickets and a number of stores.

Tourists walk in front of the Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong on March 19. China News Service

Tourists stroll on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong in late February. Lin Jianping

Tourists visit Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong on March 19. Hong Kong China News Agency

Tourists relax at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Kowloon, Hong Kong on March 19. China News Service

A shopping area in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, is filled with tourists and shoppers March 12. Hong Kong China News Agency

Tourism employees from 38 mainland cities visit Hong Kong Palace Museum in an inspection tour on March 1. China News Service

Diners queue outside Kau Kee, known as one of Hong Kong’s best beef brisket restaurants, on Gough Street, Hong Kong on March 18. Chang Zhipeng

Fans cheer at Singaporean pop singer JJ Lin’s concert March 18 at Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong. Chang Zhipeng