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Traffic between mainland, SARs surges
Passenger traffic between the mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions reached a record high during the ongoing Spring Festival holiday, according to official statistics. More than 144,000 passenger trips were made on the mainland section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on Tuesday, marking the busiest day for the section since the massive bridge opened in late 2018, said the border inspection station on the mainland side. The travelers were carried by more than 18,000 buses and cars, which was a record for the most vehicles handled by any Chinese border port in one day, said the inspection station, which is located in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, in a news release on Wednesday. On Monday, the station recorded more than 130,000 trips - higher than any single previous day. The travel peaks represented ever-increasing enthusiasm about intercity travel in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area during the Chinese Lunar New Year period. Most people in the Greater Bay Area speak Cantonese and share the same social customs, consumption preferences and culinary habits. In recent years, thanks to the rapid growth of the service sector on the mainland, many Hong Kong and Macao residents have become used to spending… -
Immigration authorities extend Chinese mainland residents’ business travel in Hong Kong, Macao to 14 days
China's immigration authorities announced that, starting from May 6, Chinese mainland residents who travel to Hong Kong and Macao on business trips will be able to stay for up to 14 days per visit, a significant increase from the previous limit of seven days The extension, which will greatly facilitate business exchange between Chinese mainland and the two regions, is included in an array of new measures to streamline the immigration process and facilitate international exchange, advancing the country's high-level opening up. The new measures also include easing procedures for issuing passport and facilitating easier travel for Chinese mainland residents to visit Hong Kong and Macao, which allow Chinese mainland residents to apply for business travel permits to Hong Kong and Macao at immigration bureaus countrywide, rather than only at registered locations before. Experts noted that the new measures would help boost the economies of Hong Kong and Macao, creating new business opportunities and inject vitality into their development. Facilitating travel for the mainland residents to Hong Kong and Macao will stimulate economic activity and increase demand across tourism, retail, hotels and dining sectors, driving economic growth of Hong Kong and Macao, Liang Haiming, Chairman of the China Silk Road… -
First cross-broader electric coach linking Hong Kong and Shenzhen starts operation
An inauguration ceremony for the operation of the first cross-border electric tourist coach between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen City in Guangdong Province is held at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. The 49-seat coach was designed and produced by Hong Kong International Electric Vehicles (Holdings) Ltd and Anhui Ankai Automobile Co, Ltd. Free ride service will be provided from June 25 to July 24 after the first cross-border electric tourist coach between Hong Kong and Shenzhen commences on June 24. The photo shows the motor and other power components of the tourist coach Ankai 49 while the coach stops at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. Guests attend the inauguration ceremony at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. The 49-seat tourist coach stops at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui and is ready for operation. -
Feature: Hong Kong’s first literary museum sows seed of hope and exchange
HONG KONG, June 3 ( tasteallchina ) -- Cantilevered balconies, tiled pitched roofs, timber French doors ... 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong houses a cluster of 10 "grade II historic buildings" built in the 1910s which has been revitalized into a catering, retail and event space. On the third floor, a museum dedicated to the city's literature and covering an area of about 2,000 square feet (185.8 sq meters), was recently unveiled to the public, giving a unique twist to one of the busiest commercial areas in Hong Kong. "This is the first literary museum in Hong Kong's history, and probably the most 'mini' literary museum in the world," said Poon Yiu-ming, curator of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature and chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Writers, proudly and jokingly. "It is a green bud in the spring, breathing new vitality and hope to Hong Kong's literature." The museum quietly records the exchange and influence of literature and genres among writers from the Chinese mainland and local Hong Kong. In the 1970-80s, the reform and opening up drive made Hong Kong a "cultural station" for mainland writers on their journey to the overseas for exchanges. That… -
China further facilitates exit-and-entry services for better mobility of personnel
South Korean tourists go through border inspection in Yantai, east China's Shandong province, Dec. 31, 2023. ( Taste all China /Tang Ke) Every day when the land port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens, a vibrant and bustling scene is on - tourists from the Chinese mainland conversing in different local dialects and Hong Kong and Macao families embarking on trips to the mainland are coming and going. Such lively atmosphere can be observed at various other ports across China, too. According to statistics, around 424 million trips were made in and out of border ports in China in 2023, an increase of 266.5 percent compared to the previous year. Among them, 206 million trips were made by mainland residents and 183 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, up 218.7 percent and 292.8 percent year on year, respectively. The number of trips made by foreigners in and out of these border ports soared by 693.1 percent year on year to nearly 35.48 million. The convenient and efficient personnel exchanges are attributed to various policies facilitating entry and exit. Since 2023, a series of innovative measures in immigration management have been implemented to adapt to the fast-paced and high-frequency… -
High-speed sleeper train linking Beijing, Hong Kong begins service
Railway attendants of D919, the first high-speed sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong, greet passengers at the platform of Beijing West Railway Station on June 15. The sleeper train departs from Beijing at 20:37 and arrives at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Station at 8:47 the next day. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
Drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture staged in Hong Kong
A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) -
HK high-speed sleeper service praised on debut
Passengers on the D907 Shanghai-Hong Kong high-speed sleeper train await departure from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on Saturday. YIN LIQIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Passengers traveling on the first overnight high-speed trains linking Hong Kong with Beijing and Shanghai praised the services, describing the rides as convenient and comfortable. The sleeper trains, which began operations on Saturday, provide passengers with more time and energy to enjoy their destinations, whether for family reunions, meeting friends, visiting tourist attractions, or conducting business. The first high-speed sleeper trains, whether northbound or southbound, all departed on Saturday evening, arriving at their destinations on Sunday morning. The services will operate from Friday to Monday each week. Ordinary-class sleeper carriages accommodate four passengers each, while premium-class carriages on the Hong Kong-Shanghai route accommodate two passengers each. The cabins are clean and well-lit, equipped with tables, reading lights, charging sockets, slippers, clothes hangers and cushions. Each cabin allows independent adjustment of lighting and temperature, and a dining car offers meals priced from 15 to 68 yuan ($2.07 to $9.37). Passengers gathered in groups on the lower berths to chat and enjoy food and snacks, while others played card games. A 60-year-old traveler surnamed Low, who left Hong Kong on… -
How to Use Metro in China – Best City Subway Guide
There are many ways to get around the major Chinese cities - taxis, buses, bicycles, on foot or by subway. However, one of the most convenient is China's metro, which is present in most of the leading Chinese cities - more than 40 cities offer a metro system, including Hong Kong and Macao, and there are many construction projects in those cities where it is not yet present and expansion projects in those where it is. It is fast, economical, practical, technological, clean and developed, but unfortunately, it is often overcrowded, especially in certain sections and at certain times. The 1st China's metro system was built in Beijing City in 1969, Line 1, and until 2002 it had only 2 lines. As we know, China has a huge population. Despite the big development that took place in the 21st century, the Beijing Metro, with its 23 lines, still cannot adequately meet the needs of passengers. However, it is still the most convenient means of transport in the city, as road traffic is avoided, especially during rush hour. In this post, I will describe what the Chinese subway looks like, what to expect inside the stations and trains, and I will…
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