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Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Edith LinFebruary 14, 2026 at 06:32 AM
Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia
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Hongkongers are traveling in large numbers for the Lunar New Year, with many taking advantage of a nine-day break for trips across Asia. On Saturday, February 14th, long queues were observed at Hong Kong International Airport as families and other travelers checked in for their flights. Airport staff advised travelers to proceed quickly to immigration due to the high volume of departing passengers. The Immigration Department anticipates 11.38 million trips by residents and visitors between February 14th and 23rd, a 16% increase compared to the previous Lunar New Year period. By 10 am on Saturday, over 117,220 residents had already left Hong Kong, with around 27,840 departing via the airport.

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Center-Right (0.50)
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Hong Kong

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