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Hongkongers Surge for Lunar New Year Travels Abroad

2/15/2026

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Hongkongers flock to Lunar New Year destinations such as South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and mainland China, using a nine-day break with only two days of leave.
Bookings for longer tours, especially to Yunnan, have tripled from last year as demand rises.
Authorities expect 11.38 million trips between February 14 and 23, while crowds form at Hong Kong International Airport, with over 117,220 residents departed by 10 AM.

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Hongkongers flock to Lunar New Year destinations such as South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and mainland China, using a nine-day break with only two days of leave.
Bookings for longer tours, especially to Yunnan, have tripled from last year as demand rises.
Authorities expect 11.38 million trips between February 14 and 23, while crowds form at Hong Kong International Airport, with over 117,220 residents departed by 10 AM.