Many tourist attractions are crowded, and new landmarks are especially popular. For example, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) recorded nearly 7,300 visitor visits on April 30, the highest since its opening in July last year.
In order to meet the holiday needs of tourists, many scenic spots have adjusted their business hours. The Ngong Ping Cable Car, which connects Tung Chung city center and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, will extend its operating hours until 9 am at the earliest, while the Hong Kong Museum and M+ Museum will remain open from May 1 to 2.
At 9 a.m. on Saturday, an hour before Hong Kong Disneyland opened, the gates of the park were packed with tourists from Nanjing, the capital of east China’s Jiangsu province, including Mr. Nie and his family.
“The last time I came to Hong Kong Disneyland was three years ago. Hope to experience more rides this time,” Nie said, adding that all three of his family are fans of Disneyland.
Recently, travel habits of tourists have changed. Besides shopping and eating, they also want to explore and learn more about a place.
Chen Guobao, CEO and co-founder of Walk in Hong Kong, a local cultural enterprise that organizes in-depth tours, said that tourists often have in-depth cultural exchanges when traveling, hoping to see another side of Hong Kong.
“I want to slow down and experience more of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage,” said Ms. Tian, a tourist from Guangzhou, the capital of southern China’s Guangdong province.
Tian said that when she came to Hong Kong this time, she chose to follow the route of the Hong Kong Island Tram, which has a long history of transportation, to find classic scenes in Hong Kong movies.
During the holidays, various departments of the SAR government will work together to monitor the situation at land control points and take appropriate diversion measures when necessary to ensure a better experience for passengers.
The Tourism Industry Authority of Hong Kong has also introduced special measures to protect the rights and interests of tourists, including checking popular attractions, shops and restaurants and providing assistance to tourists.
