Hong Kong is among the top destinations for mainland Chinese visitors for the coming National Day “golden week”, state media has said, while tourism industry leaders have attributed the city’s appeal to its strong transport network.
Popular destinations in Asia included Bangkok in Thailand, Seoul in South Korea, Osaka in Japan and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, according to state broadcaster CCTV which looked into outbound flight ticket orders from various travel platforms.
The media outlet said on Monday that these locations could be reached within a five-hour flight for mainland travellers.
Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association said the city has a competitive edge over other countries as a destination for Chinese tourists, thanks to its convenient transport network including frequent flights and high-speed rail.
“The number of flights from the mainland to the city exceeds those to other destinations,” he said.
