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China’s railways and expressways are set to receive growing numbers of tourists as the five-day May Day holiday is to start on Friday. Many holiday-makers have already left for their tourism destinations one day ahead to avoid the travel peak expected to come on Friday and Saturday. “I’m just passing through from Zhejiang (Province). Since

DH responds to comments about alternative smoking products In response to claims that prohibiting the possession of specified alternative smoking products (ASPs) in public places would deter tourists from visiting Hong Kong, a spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) today (April 30) issued the following statement: Click to Gallery Hong Kong has prohibited the

Search-engine and social-media data suggest almost one million mainland Chinese visitors will descend on Hong Kong during Labour-Day Golden Week, a 7 per cent rise on 2025. Travel-trend analysts told the South China Morning Post that the new wave is steering clear of Victoria Peak queue lines in favour of heritage walks through Central, sunset

China’s transportation system is expecting to handle a significant surge in travel as the May Day holiday, a five-day holiday season that starts on Friday, is just around the corner. The railway sector handled the first round of travel peak on Thursday, with a total of 19.95 million passenger trips to be carried out, marking

WASHINGTON – King Charles III jokingly apologized for the British burning the White House during the War of 1812 but slyly noted that, were it not for his fellow countrymen, the Americans might be speaking French. President Donald Trump marveled at the king’s diplomatic skills at winning over Republicans and Democrats and paid him the

Aussie tourists have been warned about a new law at Hong Kong International Airport, as authorities can now go through a person’s mobile phone, which could determine whether they can enter the city. The Australian government has now updated its travel advice to the popular Asian destination, warning Aussies to exercise a high degree of

Created: Apr 29, 2026 07:58 AM (Updated: Apr 29, 2026 09:21 AM) Warren Stephens, the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom (Photograph supplied) The US Ambassador to the United Kingdom will make his first official visit to Bermuda this week in advance of the royal visit. Warren Stephens is scheduled to arrive on the island

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It was the spring of 1991. “Joyride” by Roxette topped the charts. Roseanne and Murphy Brown reigned on TV. And Queen Elizabeth became the first British monarch to speak to a Joint Meeting of Congress. The world was evolving in early 1991. The Berlin Wall fell a

Enhanced offering supports growing demand for pet travel (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define

The federal government has updated its travel advice for Hong Kong, warning Australians to exercise a high degree of caution when visiting or travelling through the region. Authorities can request access to personal electronic devices and passwords from anyone in Hong Kong, even if you’re only transiting through the airport. As of last month, it

WASHINGTON – King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence Tuesday by praising the enduring partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom during an address to a joint session of Congress. Charles highlighted the historical and cultural ties between the two countries while urging U.S. leaders to remain engaged in global

Hong Kong is considering expanding the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme to include more cities, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday. Chan said the scheme has been operating smoothly since its launch, with the government continuing to review its implementation and discuss quota increases with Guangdong authorities. She added that

Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan is in Haiti where she is getting a firsthand look at the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the United Nations response. In this photo, she visits with a Haitian mother inside an internally displaced camp housing many of the nearly 1.5 million Haitians forced to leave their home by armed gangs.

In a city famed for its pace and density, The Hari Hong Kong is encouraging travellers to slow down and stay longer, by revealing Hong Kong’s lesser-known side where historic streets give way to scenic hillside hiking trails. As global travelers increasingly embrace slow travel, prioritizing deeper, more immersive experiences over fast-paced itineraries, The Hari

7/25 Britain’s King Charles III addresses a joint meeting of Congress while Vice President JD Vance, back left, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., back right, applaud and Queen Camilla, right, looks on, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Kylie Cooper/Pool via AP) 8/25 Britain’s King Charles III

King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are expected to visit Front Royal on Thursday, headlining the town’s 250th anniversary of America celebration with a brief parade down Main Street, according to information on the town of Front Royal’s website. The royals are expected to attend the celebration, which officials in the

Hong Kong’s government has confirmed it is running a so-called “rehabilitation program” that sends people who were arrested during the 2019 anti-extradition protests, but never charged, on organized trips into mainland China. Roughly 7,000 people are eligible. Hong Kong’s secretary for security Chris Tang calls it the “Special Project.” The program is being rejected by

King Charles III highlighted the friendly relations between the United States and the United Kingdom during the first address of a joint meeting to Congress by a British monarch in 35 years. Charles spoke in front of Congress on April 28 as part of his first official state visit in the U.S. since he became