{
  "id": 11109201,
  "title": "A quick guide to all National Day discounts and offers in Hong Kong 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/a-quick-guide-to-all-national-day-discounts-and-offers-in-hong-kong",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:16:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time Out Hong Kong",
    "slug": "time-out-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/news/a-quick-guide-to-all-national-day-discounts-and-offers-in-hong-kong-2026-100126"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong is celebrating its 77th National Day on October 1st with a host of discounts, free services, and festivities. The city will witness a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai at 8 am and a dazzling fireworks display starting at 8 pm, both free to view from various locations across the harbour.\n\nTransportation perks include free rides on all trams, 77,000 free MTR single-journey passes through a lucky draw, free rides on selected Star Ferry and Fortune Ferry routes, and free daytime bus rides on designated payment methods. Airline fares to certain destinations drop up to 23%, and all commercial cinemas slash ticket prices by 50%. Public swimming pools and select museums, as well as racecourses and theme parks, offer free entry or discounts on October 1st. Over 3,800 dining establishments provide up to 30% off selected menus and set meals. For updates on events during the Golden Week, visit discoverhongkong.com.",
  "summary": "Make the most of your day off with half-price cinema tickets, free rides, dining deals, and more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}