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Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break, up 20% from 2019

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna WongFebruary 20, 2026 at 08:18 AM
Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break, up 20% from 2019
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During the Lunar New Year holiday (Lunar New Year's Eve to the third day of the holiday), over 1.4 million Hong Kong residents traveled outbound, a 20.4% increase compared to the same period in 2019, according to Immigration Department data. In contrast, mainland Chinese visitor arrivals in Hong Kong decreased by 12.8% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with 629,340 trips made. Arrivals by non-mainland visitors also saw a decrease of 4.4%. While cross-border activity was robust, the local tourism industry reported a cautious recovery, and some restaurants continued to struggle. The government had projected 9.52 million passengers would pass through Hong Kong's land control points from February 14 to 23.

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Hong Kong Government 50% Immigration Department 60% Lunar New Year ×270% Mainland China ×270% Hong Kong ×590%

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outbound trips 90% lunar new year 80% hong kong 70% tourism 70% arrivals 60% pre-pandemic levels 60% cross-border activity 50% retail sector 40%

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