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High-Speed Rail Gains Popularity Amid Rising Air Travel Costs

4/6/2026

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Hong Kong traveller Mr. Lau shifts to high-speed rail as air travel costs rise after the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, with Guangzhou round trips about HK$500 vs flights over HK$1,500.
He plans to visit Shenzhen and Xiamen more often, citing rail travel’s convenience and lower costs.
Timothy Chui of the Hong Kong Tourism Association says the Middle East conflict is driving Hongkongers to explore mainland destinations reachable by high-speed rail.

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Hong Kong traveller Mr. Lau shifts to high-speed rail as air travel costs rise after the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, with Guangzhou round trips about HK$500 vs flights over HK$1,500.
He plans to visit Shenzhen and Xiamen more often, citing rail travel’s convenience and lower costs.
Timothy Chui of the Hong Kong Tourism Association says the Middle East conflict is driving Hongkongers to explore mainland destinations reachable by high-speed rail.