Scenic spots across China have seen an influx of tourists during the ongoing Qingming Festival holiday, attracted by breathtaking spring scenery and a variety of entertainment activities. Falling on April 5 this year, the Qingming Festival, or the Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tributes to ancestors. The
A new explainer published on 5 April by specialist portal *ETA-England* shows the UK government moving into the final stretch of its multiyear Electronic Travel Authorisation roll-out. From 8 April the fee for each ETA will jump 25 % to €23, and by April 2025 virtually all non-visa-national visitors—including Australians, Canadians and Americans—will need an
Hong Kong has quietly tightened its border-control regime by gazetting amendments to the Implementation Rules of the National Security Law that give police and other law-enforcement agencies the power to demand passwords or decryption assistance for any electronic device carried by a person entering or leaving the territory. The new rule, which took effect when
A series of movie-going subsidy initiatives rolled out across China during the Qingming Festival holiday, paired with a diverse slate of high-quality new releases, has stimulated audience enthusiasm and boosted the national film market. In Fuzhou City’s Linchuan District, in east China’s Jiangxi Province, local cinemas have launched several preferential policies that lower the cost
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has indicated that Hong Kong can re-establish itself as a leading destination for international travellers by focusing on high-yield markets and expanding into new geographies, according to its latest report on the region’s tourism recovery and future outlook. The report, titled Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China:
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link handled 86,000 passenger trips from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to the Chinese mainland on Friday, setting a new single-day record amid a surge of northbound travel during the Qingming Festival holiday, according to the China Railway Guangzhou Group. The railway operated 239 passenger trains that day, carrying
It had long been rumoured that King Charles would make a state visit to the U.S. this spring. President Donald Trump — known for his admiration of royalty — kept mentioning the trip was in the works, too. So when the official announcement came from Buckingham Palace a few days ago that Charles is indeed
LISBON- easyJet (U2) has announced an expanded schedule that significantly strengthens air links between Lisbon (LIS) and key destinations in the United Kingdom. The airline is introducing new flights and increasing frequency on existing routes as part of its 2026 summer schedule. The enhanced connectivity includes new weekly services to several UK cities and increased
With Easter and the Qingming Festival forming an unprecedented five-day break this year, Hong Kong’s key gateways—from West Kowloon high-speed-rail station to Chek Lap Kok airport—were teeming with travellers on 4 April. Photos published by China Daily show snaking queues of outbound holiday-makers heading for mainland destinations, while inbound halls bustled with regional tourists arriving
Springtime flower-viewing tours are emerging as a major attraction across China ahead of this year’s Qingming Festival, with cities and rural destinations rolling out cultural performances, interactive travel services and countryside experiences to lure visitors and boost the tourism economy. Falling on April 5 this year, the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional
Planning a trip to Hong Kong now requires a bit more caution. Updated national security rules have made it a criminal offence to refuse to provide Hong Kong police with passwords or decryption assistance to access personal electronic devices, including cellphones and laptops. The hefty fines involved can also burn a hole in your pocket.
Severe disruption at Chengdu’s main airport has triggered widespread cancellations and cascading delays on key domestic routes to Shanghai, Beijing, Tibet and Shenzhen, unsettling travel plans across China at the start of the Qingming holiday period. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! Wave of Cancellations Hits Key Chengdu Routes Operational data from flight
By Abel Tewodros Ethiopia has long drawn travelers with its ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and rich cultural traditions. But right now, in April 2026, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are all saying the same thing in different words: most of the country is too dangerous to visit, and in some regions, lethally
A massive wave of holidaymakers descended on Hong Kong International Airport on Friday morning as the combined Easter and Ching Ming long weekend began, with check-in counters seeing extensive queues despite a recent spike in fuel surcharges and seasonal ticket prices. Japan travel costs reach historic highs The surge in travel demand has sent airfares
US citizens traveling to Hong Kong are being warned that refusal to hand over passwords or access to their personal devices is now a criminal offense. The US Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao issued a warning that the Hong Kong government has changed the rules relating to the National Security Law on March
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The UK health platform TravelHealthPro relayed that travellers coming from Mexico and Turkey, as well as two North African countries, Egypt and Tunisia, came down with bad cases of stomach bugs. “Between 1 July and 15 October 2023, a rise in stomach bugs was reported in travellers returning to England from popular holiday destinations, including
Large crowds of residents queue at West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station, in Hong Kong, on April 2, 2026. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) More than 0.3 million cross-border trips were recorded as of 10 am on the first day of the Easter and Qingming holidays, the Hong Kong Immigration Department revealed on Friday. Departures reached
Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second city and one of its biggest tourist destinations. It’s home to the famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, which one osteopath in the 1920s claimed has healing powers and the buzzing Hip Strip, a hub packed with bars, restaurants and shops. It’s also a stone’s throw from the gorgeously serene Martha Brae River and not too
