A fireworks spectacle witnessed by 350,000 people! Why do so many tourists leave for the mainland that night?
Preface. During the Chinese New Year, fireworks are set off in Victoria Harbour, with about 350,000 people**. What is even more surprising is that many tourists did not stay in Hong Kong and returned to the mainland. So, why did so many people return to the mainland that night? Aside from convenience, what motivates them to make this choice? This point is discussed in some detail in the article.
The spectacular fireworks display attracts 350,000 spectators.
The Victoria Harbour New Year Fireworks Gala is a rare event in Hong Kong, four years after the last one. Yesterday evening, a fireworks display was held at Hong Kong's harbour, with more than 23,000 fireworks distributed on three barges. The 23-minute performance was divided into 8 performances and attracted a large number of spectators and public audiences.
Special report: It is reported that the seats of the barge have been specially widened to match the viewing effect of the fireworks, and will present a more exciting scene. So, a lot of people start queuing from 8 a.m. to get a good seat. On both sides of Tsim Sha Tsui, it was crowded with people as early as four o'clock, and some people even showed fireworks outside the door. Because Hong Kong** blocked the road, by 7 p.m., there was no longer a place for spectators to visit, and people had to line up and crowd in the middle of the road. After the fireworks display, many tourists took photos with Hong Kong**, while the cleaning staff were busy cleaning up the scene. Hundreds of thousands of people, under the command of the police, quickly dispersed.
Visitors' comments on the fireworks.
A pair of Shanghai tourists said it was the first time they had seen such a spectacular fireworks display more than 20 years ago, but not in their hometown of Shanghai. They praised Hong Kong's fireworks as very beautiful and pleasing to the eye. A Guangxi resident was very impressed by the concept and style of the fireworks display, saying that this fireworks are very innovative and different from the popular fireworks he has seen before.
Special attention: It is reported that this fireworks show has designed a lot of cute shapes, such as smiling faces, hearts and so on. Amazingly, this design adds a lot of fun to the whole fireworks show.
Why do travelers want to return to the mainland?
After the fireworks, many people decided to return to the mainland that night instead of staying in Hong Kong. Travelers think that in addition to convenience, the most important thing is that the hotel prices in Hong Kong are really expensive.
Exclusive details: According to online searches**, Hong Kong Mansion is 7050 overnight, and "Four Seasons" is 5079; In contrast, in Shenzhen, it costs only two or three hundred yuan a night. This is also one of the reasons why many travelers return to the mainland at night.
Visitors' views and opinions on the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong.
A tourist from Guangzhou said that although the fireworks in Hong Kong are beautiful, the place to live is expensive, so they decided to wait until the Chinese New Year and return to Hong Kong. Tourists from Shenzhen also expressed the same opinion, saying that Hong Kong's housing conditions are very poor and housing prices are also very expensive. They plan to go back today, but they may also be back in Hong Kong next week. Travelers from Panyu say that although Hong Kong's fireworks are beautiful, hotels are too expensive, so they prefer to go and see them before returning to the mainland.
Special note: When talking to some of the travelers, they said that they would like to postpone the departure procedures and improve the hotel fees. A traveler from Dongguan said the postponement was a good option for her because she felt that she didn't have to rush to Hong Kong to travel, and that she could shop, play and taste local food. A mainland passenger said that in order to allow more passengers to travel between Hong Kong and the mainland, the customs will also relax the time limit of the customs during the "National Day" and "May Day" long holidays.
Brief summary. The New Year fireworks display in Victoria Harbour attracts many tourists and the public, especially the fireworks display, which is even more unforgettable. However, instead of staying in Hong Kong, many tourists returned to the mainland that evening. Hong Kong not only has convenient transportation, but more importantly, the hotels here are very expensive. Many visitors found this difficult to accept. Some travelers say they will book a hotel at the right time on their next trip to Hong Kong. In addition, some visitors have also expressed their views on issues such as the extension of customs and the reduction of hotel charges, with a view to enhancing Hong Kong's attractiveness as a tourist destination.
In the future, Hong Kong should continue to improve and enhance the quality of its tourism in response to the requests and opinions of tourists. For example, hotel charges should be appropriately regulated, and various discounts, combinations, etc., should be added to meet the needs of all classes of travelers. In addition, the extension of the customs clearance period is also a key step in enhancing Hong Kong's attractiveness as a tourist destination. By enhancing the efficiency of the Customs, it will be easier for travellers to travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland without having to worry about customs formalities and travel planning. In this way, it will not only increase the number of Hong Kong tourists, but also enhance Hong Kong's international visibility and influence.