Hong Kong Prepares for Surge in Mainland Tourists During Labour Day Golden Week

2026-05-02 17:25 Last Updated At：17:38

Commissioner for Tourism visits tourist attractions during Labour Day Golden Week of Mainland

The five-day 2026 Labour Day Golden Week of the Mainland began yesterday (May 1). The Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Angelina Cheung, visited several major tourist attractions, includingthe Peak Tram and the Old Town Central today (May 2) to monitor crowd control management and visitor activities. She also visited the Water Taxi, sightseeing bus stops, the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Kowloon Visitor Centre, to review the operation and visitor services facilities.

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Commissioner for Tourism visits tourist attractions during Labour Day Golden Week of Mainland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Commissioner for Tourism visits tourist attractions during Labour Day Golden Week of Mainland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

She also observed the Travel Industry Authority's (TIA) work in assisting with the staggering of Mainland tour groups at various tourist attractions, so as to maintain good order and avoid overcrowding. TIA staff also distributed leaflets to residents and visitors, urging them not to patronise unlicensed services.

The Government estimated that during the Labour Day Golden Week of the Mainland, around 980 000 Mainland visitors will visit Hong Kong, including over 800 Mainland inbound tour groups.

Currently, the operation of various tourist attractions and ancillary services for receiving tourists was generally smooth. During peak hours of crowd flow, manpower and resources have been suitably deployed by various tourist attractions to strengthen services and facilitate crowd management. To assist residents and visitors in planning their itineraries, the HKTB has launched a dedicated webpage (www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/travel-guide/may-goldenweek-special-info.html) which consolidates useful information, and provides real-time update on the waiting time at major attractions (including the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the Ocean Park Hong Kong, the Peak Tram, Ngong Ping 360, the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and the Star Ferry).

During the Golden Week, the TIA will continue to step up inspections and conduct joint operations with enforcement departments including the Immigration Department in tourist attractions such as the West Kowloon Cultural District, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, the Avenue of Stars and Wong Tai Sin to combat illegal tourist guide and tour escort. Besides, the Government adopts a zero-tolerance stance towards coerced shopping and will take stringent action against any violations. Travel agents and tourist guides are obliged to ensure the safety and interests of visitors joining inbound tour groups, including protecting them from malpractices such as coerced shopping. The Government urges visitors to call the TIA's hotline (3698 5900) to report incidents or contact the Police for assistance if they encounter improper treatment.

For the remaining days of the Golden Week holiday, different units will continue to closely communicate and co-ordinate to offer visitors a high-quality experience.

Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) Opens, Enhancing Transport Efficiency in Northern Metropolis

Completion of first large-scale transport infrastructure in Northern Metropolis-Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) further enhances North District transport network

The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) Commissioning Ceremony was held today (May 2), marking the successful completion of the first large-scale transport infrastructure project in the Northern Metropolis (NM), providing more direct and efficient road connections for North District.

The commissioning ceremony was officiated by the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn. Other officiating guests included the Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), Ms Doris Ho; the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau; the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong; the Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, Ms Linda So; and several Legislative Council Members.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Linn said that the completion and commissioning of the Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) is an important milestone in the development of the NM. It demonstrates the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's commitment to the principles of "infrastructure-led" and "urban-rural integration" when taking forward the NM development, further improving the road network in the district and making early preparations for the convenient commuting of residents in the future. She added that the project team actively utilised the country's innovative construction technologies, such as adopting the advanced "horizontal bridge rotation method" to construct the bypass bridge structure spanning across the East Rail Line railway; and in the construction of the associated Lung Yeuk Tau Interchange footbridge, applying China-made ultra-high strength S960 steel for the first time globally in a footbridge project. Through the NM development projects, the country's advanced construction technologies and materials are being promoted to the international stage. Ms Linn also expressed her hope that the construction projects of the NM can provide a stage for advanced technologies and materials from around the world, including Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and overseas, to showcase their capabilities.

The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), with a total length of about 4 kilometres, is a dual two-lane carriageway. It comprises at-grade roads, underpasses, and viaducts. It starts at Fanling Highway near Kau Lung Hang in Tai Po, passing through the On Lok Tsuen Industrial Area and the Lung Yeuk Tau Interchange, extending along the Ng Tung River, and connecting to Shek Wu San Tsuen and the Fanling North New Development Area (NDA). It serves as an important bypass linking North District of the New Territories with the urban areas. Upon commissioning, motorists can travel between Fanling Lung Yeuk Tau, Luen Wo Hui, and Fanling Highway via the new route without passing through the existing roads in the town centres of Sheung Shui and Fanling, saving approximately 10 minutes of travel time during peak hours. The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) will also effectively divert the future traffic of the Fanling North NDA, alleviate the amount of traffic on the existing major roads in Fanling and Sheung Shui, improve the overall road conditions, and enhance the operational efficiency of the road network in North District.

The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) will open to the public at 8am tomorrow (May 3).

Hong Kong Prepares for Surge in Mainland Tourists During Labour Day Golden Week

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