During the National Day Golden Week, approximately 1.64 million inbound tourists visited Hong Kong.

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10:28 10/10/2025
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The cross-department working group of the Hong Kong SAR government's festival arrangements stated that the reception of visitors was smooth at every stage, even though affected by typhoons. Approximately 1.64 million inbound visitors arrived, with over 1.4 million coming from mainland China. The number of visitors to Hong Kong was satisfactory, and the market was bustling with people, creating a lively atmosphere and boosting businesses across various industries.
The inter-departmental working group of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government stated that the arrangements for the National Day Golden Week ran smoothly, with approximately 1.64 million visitors entering Hong Kong, including over 1.4 million from mainland China. The number of visitors was ideal, and the streets were bustling, creating a lively atmosphere that boosted business across various industries. The peak day for mainland Chinese visitors entering Hong Kong was October 1st, with over 230,000 visitors. During the National Day Golden Week, the busiest entry points for mainland Chinese visitors were the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminal and the Lok Ma Chau spur line. Overall, the operation of entry points and traffic flow were smooth and orderly. Furthermore, the National Day fireworks display at Victoria Harbour on the evening of October 1st attracted over 340,000 spectators. The Fire Dragon Dance in Tai Hang drew over 100,000 people, and the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in Victoria Park over 380,000 attendees. Approximately 12,100 visitors also went to the East Dam of the Plover Cove Reservoir during the Golden Week. Coordinated efforts by various departments ensured good order in the East Dam area, with smooth transportation services between North Plover Cove and East Dam. Regarding mainland Chinese tour groups, around 1,300 groups with nearly 49,000 visitors entered Hong Kong during the Golden Week, with approximately 60% staying overnight. This marked a 24% increase compared to the previous year's National Day Golden Week. Overall, the order of the tour groups was good. The hotel occupancy rate during the Golden Week was generally around 90%.