Festive buzz in Hong Kong as visitors pour in for Lunar New Year

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Hong Kong experienced a surge in visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday, with over 663,000 arrivals between February 13-16. A significant portion of these visitors, more than 530,000, came from mainland China, contributing to a 7.1% increase in mainland travelers compared to the previous year. The influx of tourists, who cited the city's festive atmosphere, food, and pleasant weather as attractions, filled transportation hubs like the airport and West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus. While Hong Kong saw an increase in inbound tourism, over 1.7 million residents traveled outbound during the same period. Overall visitor numbers rose by 5% compared to last year, indicating a positive trend for Hong Kong's tourism sector during the Lunar New Year.

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On Lunar New Year’s Eve, the city welcomed 111,757 visitors.

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The number of mainland travellers grew by 7.1 per cent from 498,967 in 2025.

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The total number of visitors rose by 5 per cent compared with last year.

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663,139 visitors arrived in the city over the same period.

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More than 1.7 million Hongkongers made outbound trips from February 13 to 16.

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Crowds filled Hong Kong’s airport and a major cross-border rail terminal on the first day of the Lunar New Year, with many visitors saying they chose to spend the holiday in the city to enjoy its festive spirit, food and mild weather.According to the latest Immigration Department data, more than 1.7 million Hongkongers made outbound trips from February 13 to 16, up from 1.47 million in the January 25–28 period last year. They include about 320,000 residents who left the city on Monday.Over the same period, 663,139 visitors arrived in the city, with more than 530,000 coming from Mainland China.The total number of visitors rose by 5 per cent compared with last year, while the number of mainland travellers grew by 7.1 per cent from 498,967 in 2025.On Lunar New Year’s Eve, the city welcomed 111,757 visitors, more than 84,000 of whom were from the mainland.The West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus was packed with travellers in bright, colourful attire on Tuesday morning, with many passengers arriving in large groups.

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