Hey there! Have you heard the exciting news? 🌟 Hong Kong welcomed 20 million visitors in the first five months of 2025! That’s like having the entire population of Australia visit in just a few months! 😮
Paul Chan, the financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, shared that 75% of these visitors came from the Chinese mainland. That’s a big number! And guess what? It’s a 10% increase compared to last year! 📈
So, what’s making Hong Kong such a hot spot? 🔥 It’s all the cool events happening around the city! From cultural festivals to thrilling sports games and awesome entertainment, there’s something fun for everyone! 🎭🏀🎬
In fact, major events in the first half of the year attracted around 840,000 visitors, bringing in a whopping 3.3 billion Hong Kong dollars (that’s about 421 million US dollars!) in spending! 💰 That’s a lot of shopping and dining!
The HKSAR government is working hard to make sure visitors have the best experience ever. They’re combining these awesome events with all of Hong Kong’s other attractions, like the famous Victoria Harbour and the bustling street markets. 🛍️🌆
Looking ahead, Paul Chan is super optimistic! He believes that the fun will continue in the second half of the year with more cultural, sports, and tourism events, plus new attractions popping up. 🚀
So, if you’re thinking about where to go on your next adventure, Hong Kong might just be the place! ✈️✨
Reference(s):
Around 20m visitor arrivals in Hong Kong SAR in first 5 months of 2025
cgtn.com
