In recent years, Shenzhen, the Chinese metropolis in Guangdong province known as “the Silicon Valley of China”, has become a very popular destination in the Greater Bay Area, especially for those living in Hong Kong, which is only 30km away. Thanks to its affordable accommodation, dining and massage offerings, the city has been attracting plenty

Chinese card payment giant China UnionPay and Chinese online payment clearing house NetsUnion Clearing Corporation reported surging transactions during the first seven days of the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, which lasts from Jan 28 to Feb 4, according to the China’s central bank. During the period, the two platforms handled a total of 22.078 billion

Residents in Beijing enjoy the Longtan Temple Fair as the Spring Festival holiday came to a final day on February 4, 2025, with the festive atmosphere remaining strong. Photo: VCG With the movie box office hitting record high, intangible cultural heritage travel gaining traction, and rush to purchase high-tech gadgets as festive gifts, China’s consumption

China is witnessing a surge in passenger trips nationwide on Tuesday, as this year’s Spring Festival holiday running from Jan 28 to Feb 4 is coming to an end. The Spring Festival, marking the start of the Chinese New Year, is China’s grandest traditional festival featuring family reunion. At the end of the holiday season,

CNN  —  Jason Dale had started planning his family’s summer vacation to Tennessee a year ago. It was to be the Canadian family’s final hurrah, a send-off vacation before his oldest son, who is 18, leaves the family nest. Together with two other families, Dale, his husband and three sons were going to set off

AFP File photo China has eased travel curbs on Uyghurs but maintains “severe restrictions” on those seeking to go abroad or visit family in Xinjiang, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report said Monday. Beijing stands accused of detaining more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims in its northwestern region, in a campaign that

China has eased travel curbs on Uyghurs but maintains “severe restrictions” on those seeking to go abroad or visit family in Xinjiang, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report said Monday. This photo taken on July 19, 2023, shows a policeman standing in front of a propaganda billboard that reads: “National unity is the lifeline for

The first time Donald Trump was president of the United States, he implemented a ban on travel to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries, suspended the issuance of H1-Bs (post-study work visas), and cancelled thousands of Chinese students’ study visas, among other orders impacting international students. Not even a month into President Trump’s second presidency,

On her social media account, Nualphan Lamsam, famously known as Madam Pang, shared photos and videos from the trip, captioned: “A little girl who always makes my heart happy, Pang & Prang.” Madam Pang (R) and her daughter Nuanwan Phanchet during their trip to Hong Kong in January 2025. Photo by Instagram/@pranggnlw Madam Pang and

A child using augmented reality (AR) glasses visits the Chengdu Museum during the Spring Festival holiday in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Feb. 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)   A child visits the Chengdu Museum during the Spring Festival holiday in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Feb. 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)   People ride bikes at

TripsWithPets.com Contributed by Kim Salerno For pet parents, air travel isn’t just about reaching a destination – it’s about keeping their beloved furry family members by their side. While small pets have long enjoyed the privilege of flying in-cabin, larger dogs have typically been relegated to the cargo hold, a scenario most pet parents would

Image credit: byeangel, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Hong Kongers have a new East Asian destination to consider for their summer travel plans in 2025. Tibet Airlines will launch a new direct flight service between Hong Kong and Lhasa on February 19, 2025. This twice-weekly service (Wednesdays and Sundays) aims to enhance regional cooperation

Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied concealing a plan to meet American officials in mid-2020 when he applied to the court to lift a travel ban at that time, as prosecutors raised questions about his credibility during his high-profile national security trial. Jimmy Lai in 2020. Photo: HKFP. Lai, 77, told the court on

It’s a period of modern history many of us would rather forget. It’s almost five years since an outbreak of Covid-19 brought the planet to a halt, an anniversary remembered on March 11 – the day the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic. Borders closed, planes were grounded and – for most people –

A total of 4.8 billion inter-regional passenger trips were estimated to be made across China from Jan. 14 to Feb. 2, the first half of the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush. The figure represents a 7.2 percent increase from the same period last year, according to a special work team established to facilitate sound operations

Here’s some good news for football fans! Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to visit Hong Kong in 2025. His appearance will be for a museum commemorating his illustrious career. The CR7 Life Museum is set to open in July 2025 at the K11 Musea shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, with ticket sales kickstarting

Welcome to the “happiest place on Earth” also known as Disneyland. It is the place where one can be carefree and believe that magic comes alive, whether you’re young or young at heart. While Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest among all, it is still worth a visit for both locals and tourists. With many

By Hoang Vu  &nbspFebruary 2, 2025 | 10:18 pm PT Tourists take photo of the skyline of buildings at Tsim Sha Tsui, in Hong Kong, China, May 2, 2023. Photo by Reuters A respiratory medicine specialist in Hong Kong has urged the public to prioritize flu vaccinations before traveling, following the death of Taiwanese actress

Hong Kong recorded nearly 1.14 million border crossings on Sunday — the final day of the Lunar New Year holiday — with over 720,000 arrivals marking a peak in inbound travel. Some Hongkongers returning to the SAR via the Hong Kong International Airport reported enjoying a great holiday, while at Lo Wu port,

SnapLife, Kai Tak Mall, Hong Kong | Image Credit: Kai Tak Mall Suffice it to say, that Hong Kong has upped the ante on the regular shopping experience with Kai Tak Mall. With a 40-lane bowling alley, over 200 stores screaming high fashion, the city’s tallest rock climbing wall at 17.5 metres, and 20,000 sq