Visitors arrive in Hong Kong via the West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Hong Kong, May 3 (Zhongxin Net) -- Hong Kong ushered in the first "May Day" holiday after the resumption of normal on April 29, and mainland tourists surged. Different from only visiting Hong Kong for shopping in the past, mainland tourists have diversified their preferences, covering scenic spots, theme parks, country parks, outlying island scenery and local shops, fully experiencing the diverse charm of Hong Kong.
Tourists take photos in front of the Star Clock Tower. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
The Avenue of Stars was crowded. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tourists take photos at the seaside of Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
There are long queues at the Star Ferry ticket buying machine. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tourists take photos on the Star Ferry. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tsim Sha Tsui, which combines the scenery of Victoria Harbour and famous shops, is crowded with tourists, and the area around Tsim Sha Tsui Pier and Avenue of Stars is also full of tourists who come to enjoy Victoria Harbour, while Canton Road and Harbour City, which are full of famous shops, are also lined up for shopping. Traditional tourist attractions such as the Peak of the Mountain and Golden Bauhinia Square also attract many tourists.
Visitors take photos at the M+ Museum. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Many tourists come to the top of the mountain for sightseeing. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tourists take pictures of Hong Kong at the top of the mountain. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
In addition, the West Kowloon Cultural District is a new attraction, with the Hong Kong Palace Museum recording nearly 7,300 visitors on April 30, a record high since its opening, while the M+ Museum also recorded a record-breaking 19,000 visitors. The scenery of the outlying islands also attracts many tourists, among which Cheung Chau's famous fish eggs, glutinous rice dumplings and other shops are lined up in front of them, and the restaurants are also full.
Tourists take photos in front of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tourists check in at the old Yau Ma Tei Police Station. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tourists come to Sham Shui Po to buy second-hand CCD cameras. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
The old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, located in the downtown area of Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei, is a frequent backdrop in Hong Kong movies or TV dramas, and also attracts tourists to check in. The hazy, dim retro style in the camera field has become a trend sought after by many young netizens, and Sham Shui Po is a treasure hunting destination that attracts tourists to buy second-hand CCD cameras at open-air second-hand stalls.
Many tourists come to Golden Bauhinia Square for sightseeing. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
The Cheung Chau Bag Grab Mountain Selection Competition attracts many tourists to watch. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Tourists taste Cheung Chau cuisine big fish eggs. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
According to statistics, in the first two days of the May Day holiday, Hong Kong has recorded more than 760,000 visitor arrivals, including more than 320,000 mainland visitors, and it is expected that more than 600,000 mainland visitors will arrive in Hong Kong during the entire May Day holiday. (End)