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13 September, 2024
A packed departures hall at West Kowloon terminus on Sunday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong tourism

‘Christmas vibe’ lures tourists to Hong Kong but more residents heading off

13 million passenger trips will be recorded at Hong Kong checkpoints over the Christmas and New Year period, the Immigration Department estimates.

History

Should museums return antiquities to their countries of origin? Some say no

Macau

Relocating to Hengqin: Macau residents tell of the woes, perks of uprooting

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Disneyland postcard service adds some magic to charity drive

Resort will donate all the proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.

Director of merchandise Mary Lam (third from left) with members of her team at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
Asia travel

Harbin ice cutters on thin ice as warmer temperatures reduce their income

Workers harvesting ice from the Songhua River for the city of Harbin’s Ice and Snow World are finding thinner ice.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

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China's economic recovery

China sees surge in travel demand for extended Lunar New Year holiday

Flights and group tours are already booking up weeks ahead of the eight-day public holiday, which begins on January 28.

Crowds of people walk past the Peace Hotel on Shanghai’s Bund during the Lunar New Year holiday in February 2024. Photo: AFP
Art

Artistic attractions with designs on tourism make districts worth a look

Often overlooked by tourists, Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok might just rise up the bucket-list rankings thanks to outdoor artworks by En Iwamura and Vivian Ho.

Indonesia

Can Indonesia’s world-class cuisine food become its next global superpower?

Indonesian cuisine, voted the world’s seventh best by TasteAtlas, is struggling for global influence despite outranking French and Japanese dishes.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Wynn Macau calls for easier travel process with Hong Kong to lift tourism

View echoes call by President Xi Jinping for both cities to ‘stay united and work for greater achievements’.

Wynn Macau president and vice-chairman Linda Chen says “Macau and Hong Kong should work together as a greater area”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Asia travel

Recap | Unmissable Japan, from Fukuoka’s yatai feasts to luxury ryokans and a samurai’s trek

Looking for a reason to visit Japan? Well, here are five, from a culinary adventure along a historical samurai trek and Okinawa’s gems, to the best Mount Fuji has to offer.

Unlike the rest of Japan, Fukuoka has kept its yatai street stalls, and they now propel a popular foodie scene. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian influencer behind South Korea tour mess denies fleeing to Japan

The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.

Luxury Hotels

Inside the Rosewood Vienna, a modern classic hotel in the heart of the city

The property’s location near St Stephen’s Cathedral and major museums makes it ideal for visiting historic landmarks and cultural attractions – no wonder it proved a hit with Vienna’s most famous son.

China's economic recovery

Why are foreign tourist arrivals in China suddenly surging this month?

Travel platforms such as Fliggy and Trip.com see huge influx in interest as Beijing makes it easier to transit.

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A tourist from South Korea visits the Yuyuan Garden Mall in Shanghai on November 30. Photo: Xinhua
Food and Drinks

Why, for skiers heading to Japan, Niseko and Rusutsu still reign

As ski resort areas in Hokkaido draw growing numbers of international tourists, we drop in to catch up on the latest best dining options.

A view of Niseko, a popular skiing destination in Japan that’s constantly renewing itself and drawing more international visitors to its slopes and après-ski facilities. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong could try an evolved approach to workfare, like Singapore

Readers discuss unemployment support, the call for ‘integration’, and the current sad state of the Airport Express.

Travel news and advice

The hottest travel destinations for your holidays in 2025

From Greenland’s northern lights and Chiang Mai’s food festival, to the Kumbh Mela in India, 2025 promises a diverse range of travel experiences.

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France

Notre Dame cathedral unveils controversial new stained glass windows

French painter Claire Tabouret’s designs will give the 12th-century monument a modern touch, despite objections from conservation groups.

French artist Claire Tabouret in Paris on Wednesday after winning with Atelier Simon-Marq the selection to create new stained glass windows for the Notre Dame cathedral. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Shoppers look to score as mall at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park opens

The 700,000 sq ft shopping centre at soon-to-open Kai Tak Sports Park opened with hundreds of people queuing for cash coupons.

Malaysia

Malaysian influencer faces backlash over alleged South Korea travel scam

She has apologised and promised refunds as police investigate reports of fraud after some clients were left stranded in South Korea.

Asia travel

Japanese hot springs resort in Nikko going from ruin to revival

Kinugawa Onsen thrived in the ’80s but an economic downturn saw many of its hotels and ryokans abandoned. Now it’s luring tourists back.

A bath at a hot springs resort in Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko, Japan. Photo: Instagram/zuyu_and_taco
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to take advantage of great outdoors to boost tourism

Most Hongkongers think city should use its ecology to further develop ‘green’ and ‘blue’ tourism, survey finds.

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Visitors enjoy the views of Po Pin Chau – an islet known for its spectacular sea stacks and which is part of the Global Geopark. Photo: Sam Tsang
Asia travel

Hong Kong family holidays more likely to include grandparents

Multigenerational travel a trend in Hong Kong, accommodation website says, as well as dark-sky tourism, wellness retreats and sustainability.

Travel Destinations

9 quirky New York museums about soda water, maths, tenements and more

Already been to New York’s major museums? Try something different, like the city’s smallest museum or a Viennese coffee shop experience.

Luxury travel

Eclipse-chasing on Easter Island, amid the moai statues

An eclipse-chaser visited Rapa Nui to enjoy a mystical experience: the island’s first ‘ring of fire’ since 1788, viewed from among its mysterious stone heads.

Rano Raraku is home to Rapa Nui’s iconic buried heads. Photo: Jamie Carter
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Opportunities ahead for Hong Kong as increase in visitors brings cheer

Influx of arrivals from mainland China following visa scheme shake-up calls for innovative moves that will keep them coming to Hong Kong.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

More Hong Kong shops to close, as retail shifts online

Local beauty brand JaneClare is an example of a firm that is making money online, but still values real-world spaces.

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Pacific nations

7 foreigners hospitalised after drinking cocktails at 5-star Fiji resort

Guests at the luxury Warwick Fiji resort suffered ‘nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms’, Fiji’s health ministry said.

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