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Mainland Chinese visitors pack Hong Kong shopping centres on day 2 of National Day break

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Tian, L. (2026, October 2). Mainland Chinese visitors pack Hong Kong shopping centres on day 2 of National Day break. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369535/mainland-chinese-visitors-pack-hong-kong-shopping-centres-day-2-national-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-02 · by Lexi Tian

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On the second day of China's National Day holiday, over 277,300 mainland Chinese visitors entered Hong Kong, accounting for nearly half of all inbound travelers on Thursday. This influx continued into Friday with more than 68,800 arrivals by mid-morning. Shopping districts like Mong Kok were particularly busy, featuring long lines at stores and restaurants as visitors sought outdoor gear and explored local bookstores.
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On the second day of China's National Day holiday break, over 277,300 mainland Chinese visitors entered Hong Kong, accounting for about 47% of total inbound passengers on Thursday. By Friday morning, as of 10am, the city had recorded more than 68,800 additional mainland arrivals. Shopping centers and districts like Mong Kok were bustling with crowds, particularly in beauty shops, tea restaurants, and Sim City, known for its camera equipment.

University student David Liu Haibo from Hunan traveled to Hong Kong with friends to go hiking and visit Grass Island. This influx highlights the significant economic impact of tourism during National Day holidays on Hong Kong's retail sector.

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Chinese Hong Kong Hong Kong’s Mong Kok’s National Day

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Beauty shops and tea restaurants were filled by noon, while a long queue formed at the entrance of Sim City, a shopping centre known for camera equipment.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-02
🔮 David Liu Haibo, a university student from Hunan, came to Hong Kong with two friends for a hiking trip, which would include a visit to Grass Island.
2026-10-02 · South China Morning Post
Mainland Chinese visitors pack Hong Kong shopping centres on day 2 of National Day break · mixed framing

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Mainland Chinese visitors pack Hong Kong shopping centres on day 2 of National Day break Over 277,300 mainland visitors enter city on Thursday, or 47 per cent of total inbound passengers for the day, according to immigration figures Mainland Chinese visitors have flocked to Hong Kong’s shops and malls on the second day of the National Day “golden week” holiday, with some looking for outdoor gear and others browsing the city’s bookstores. Hong Kong recorded over 277,300 mainland arrivals on Thursday – the first day of the week-long break – representing about 47 per cent of total inbound passengers for the day, according to immigration figures. The city welcomed over 68,800 mainland arrivals on Friday as of 10am. uncertain
city → pack → 10
By then, Mong Kok’s shopping districts were crowded with visitors and pedestrians. asserted
districts → crowd → visitors
Beauty shops and tea restaurants were filled by noon, while a long queue formed at the entrance of Sim City, a shopping centre known for camera equipment. asserted
queue → fill → equipment
David Liu Haibo, a university student from Hunan, came to Hong Kong with two friends for a hiking trip, which would include a visit to Grass Island. asserted
which → come → Island
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