Hong Kong expects about 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, a 7 per cent increase from last year.Instead of rushing through major attractions, many travellers are opting for slower, highly curated itineraries centred on exhibitions, neighbourhood walks and carefully timed photo spots – trends driven by popular social media platforms such as RedNote.Here, the China-morning-post" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="12558" data-entity-type="organization">South China Morning Post highlights what mainland tourists are currently searching for.What are mainland tourists searching for?Search trends and social media posts suggest a move away from traditional “must-see” attractions such as Victoria Peak and theme parks, towards more niche, experience-led itineraries.
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WED · 2026-04-29 · 07:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0429-72464
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Which hidden gems are mainland Chinese tourists chasing this Labour Day ‘golden week’?
Hong Kong anticipates approximately 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors during the Labour Day "golden week" holiday, a 7% increase from the previous year. Instead of focusing on major tourist spots, many travelers are now seeking more curated experiences.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-29 · 07:23 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong anticipates approximately 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors during the Labour Day "golden week" holiday, a 7% increase from the previous year. Instead of focusing on major tourist spots, many travelers are now seeking more curated experiences. These include exhibitions, neighborhood explorations, and specific photo locations, influenced by social media platforms like RedNote. This trend indicates a shift away from traditional attractions like Victoria Peak and theme parks towards niche, experience-driven itineraries. The article highlights these emerging preferences among mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong.
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The expected number of mainland Chinese visitors represents a 7 per cent increase from last year.
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Hong Kong expects about 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5.
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Travel trends are being driven by popular social media platforms such as RedNote.
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Many travellers are opting for slower, highly curated itineraries centred on exhibitions, neighbourhood walks and photo spots.
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Search trends and social media posts suggest a move away from traditional attractions like Victoria Peak and theme parks towards niche itineraries.
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