Key facts
- Hong Kong recorded 1.3 million mainland visitor arrivals in the first six days of the National Day Golden Week.
Hong Kong visitor arrivals beat forecast in first 6 days of Golden Week
IN SHORT
Hong Kong welcomed 1.3 million mainland Chinese visitors in the first six days of the National Day Golden Week holiday, surpassing the government's full-week forecast of 1.29 million. Major shopping centers and hotels reported strong business during the period.
Key Numbers
1.3 millionmainland visitor arrivals in first 6 days of Golden Week
1.29 milliongovernment's full-week forecast for Golden Week arrivals
11.6%year-on-year increase in mainland arrivals for first 6 days
277,304mainland visitors on National Day (Oct 1)
20% to 30%year-on-year revenue hike for dried seafood shops
Who's Involved
Immigration Department
reported 1.3 million mainland visitor arrivals in first six days
Paul Chan Mo-po
noted over 732,000 mainland visitors in first three days
↳ Why This Matters
The strong performance of mainland Chinese tourism during the National Day Golden Week indicates a robust recovery in Hong Kong's retail and hospitality sectors, boosting economic activity and signaling continued visitor confidence.