Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to celebrate National Day in Hong Kong
Hong Kong will celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 with a string of offerings for locals and visitors. The National Day “golden week” holiday in mainland China, which runs from October 1 to 7, is expected to bring in about 1.29 million visitors from across the border. But Hongkongers will only have one public holiday during the period, on…
Hong Kong will observe the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with a series of events and perks for locals and visitors during the National Day "golden week" holiday. The public holiday will be observed on Thursday, October 1, with a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square, a themed race hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour.
Visitors can enjoy free rides on public transportation, including the MTR, trams, and ferry routes, as well as dining deals at over 3,800 restaurants and catering businesses, with many offering meal sets at discounted prices or buy-one-get-one-free promotions.
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