National Day: Hongkongers visit Shenzhen for shopping and 60cm egg tarts
Hongkongers flocked across the border on National Day for grocery shopping, massages and trendy 60cm-long egg tarts, citing lower prices and a wider variety of leisure activities. Immigration Department figures showed that about 69,000 residents had left Hong Kong by 10am on Thursday, while the city had welcomed about 74,000 mainland Chinese visitors. At the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point,…
Hongkongers flocked across the border to Shenzhen on National Day, seeking lower prices and a wider range of leisure activities. Immigration figures indicated around 69,000 residents left Hong Kong by 10am on Thursday, while nearly 74,000 mainland Chinese visitors entered. At the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point, Hongkongers gathered in the morning to head north, while mainland visitors traveled in the opposite direction to celebrate the beginning of their National Day "golden week" break.
Among those visiting Shenzhen were Lina Li, a 58-year-old retiree who planned to spend over HK$1,000 on food and spa treatments, and Rose Crut, a family of four traveling for a day trip. Some Hongkongers also visited Shenzhen for special events during the holiday, such as a woman surnamed Chiu who planned to shop at the Shenzhen International Auto Show 2026.
Shoppers rushed through the mall, buying a variety of items, including the popular 60cm-long egg tarts, which were a recent trend on the mainland.
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