Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots

The Government announced today (October 16) that the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots (Working Group), led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will progressively roll out four projects during the next phase starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, to provide visitors with more diversified tourism experiences with Hong Kong characteristics.

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Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Mr Cheuk said, “In response to the growing pursuit of in-depth tourism experiences by visitors to Hong Kong, the Government has been committed to identifying and integrating tourism resources with potential in Hong Kong. Through strengthening cross-departmental co-ordination and leveraging community efforts, the nine tourist hotspot projects rolled out in the first phase have been well received. Starting from the end of this year, the Working Group will roll out tourist hotspot projects covering themes such as industrial brands, miniature art, religious culture and local characteristics in phases, showcasing Hong Kong’s unique cultural heritage and city landscape to visitors.”

Details of the four projects are as follows:

1. Phase two of the Hong Kong industrial brand tourism

The Hong Kong industrial brand tourism scheme has been well received since its launch. The next phase will further introduce different types of brands to provide visitors with more diversified options. The newly added projects include the depots of Kowloon Motor Bus, the MTR “Station Rail Voyage: Explorer” exhibition, and the Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s Hong Kong production and research and development base. Visitors can visit the relevant brand facilities through a “group-in, group-out” mode to learn about the history of the brands and the production processes of related products. The Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong will continue to be commissioned to handle the reservation and co-ordination work of local travel agents. The visit arrangements for the relevant projects are expected to be progressively rolled out from the fourth quarter of this year.

2. Hong Kong Miniature City Exhibition

To enrich the tourism experience at the Peak, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will recreate the “Hong Kong Miniature City Exhibition” at the Peak Tower starting from the fourth quarter of this year. The new exhibition will feature exquisite new miniature art exhibits that vividly showcase Hong Kong’s landmark buildings, authentic customs and ways of life in three dimensions, allowing visitors to savour the unique charm of Hong Kong while touring the Peak.

3. Promoting immersive religious and cultural tours

To enhance tourists’ sightseeing experiences through the use of technology, the Chinese Temples Committee is progressively strengthening the digitalisation and cultural promotion measures for its administered temples, such as installing QR code display boards at the temples, and allowing visitors to learn about temple antiquities and redeem cultural souvenirs by mobile application in an interactive manner. The Government will further explore using temples as the core to connect historical buildings and monuments of cultural value across various districts, thereby creating itineraries for “immersive temple culture tours”.

4. Seasons of Yuen Long district tourism promotion project

To promote the distinctive cultural landscape of urban-rural integration in Yuen Long, the Yuen Long District Office will collaborate with district organisations to launch the Seasons of Yuen Long project, with a view to encouraging visitors to explore the local characteristics of the district under different themes all year round (for example, viewing the grand parade in Yuen Long town centre during the Tin Hau Festival, and visiting the district’s natural and ecological attractions during autumn and winter to see red leaves and observe migratory birds). The project comprises the production of a tourist map, the development of a thematic website, and the installation of themed information boards near landmarks in the town centre and rural areas of Yuen Long. Deliverables are expected to be rolled out in phases from the fourth quarter of this year to the first quarter of next year.

The Working Group expresses its gratitude to the organisations and brands involved in the above projects for their active participation and support. The Government will continue to promote cross-sectoral collaboration and encourage the trade to continuously develop tourism projects that can showcase different characteristics of Hong Kong, enriching visitors’ experiences in the city, encouraging them to extend their stays, and attracting them to visit Hong Kong again.

Over 200 school bands and orchestras to perform at Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows

The 2026 Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows, organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), will be held in November and December. More than 200 bands and orchestras from local primary and secondary schools will participate in the interflows to have exchanges and gain performing experience.

About 80 orchestras will participate in the Chinese Orchestra Interflow in six classes at the Auditorium of the Tuen Mun Town Hall from November 16 to 19.

For the Symphony Orchestra Interflow, about 60 orchestras in four classes will perform at the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from November 23 to 25.

About 50 orchestras will participate in the String Orchestra Interflow in four classes at the Auditorium of the Yuen Long Theatre from December 8 to 10.

About 90 bands will take part in six classes in the Symphonic Band Interflow at the Arena of Queen Elizabeth Stadium from December 1 to 4. The top two Gold Award winners of each class (if awarded) will be invited to participate in the Symphonic Band Extravaganza on December 5 and compete for the Tom Lee Cup in the primary and secondary school categories.

Tickets for the Chinese Orchestra Interflow are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Those for the Symphony Orchestra Interflow, String Orchestra Interflow, as well as Symphonic Band Interflow and Extravaganza will be available from October 23, November 9, November 2, and December 1 respectively. Tickets for each performance are priced at $80. For the primary school classes of the String Orchestra Interflow, Symphony Orchestra Interflow, and Symphonic Band Interflow, and for the Symphonic Band Extravaganza, each person can purchase a maximum of two tickets each time. For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries, please call 2796 7523 (string orchestra and symphony orchestra), 2158 6466 (symphonic band) or 2598 8335 (Chinese orchestra), or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mo/activities/hkymi/2026.html.

The Chinese Orchestra Interflow is one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit www.ccpo.gov.hk/en.