Hong Kong logs more than 24,000 arrivals on New Year’s Eve

Hong Kong logs more than 24,000 arrivals on New Year’s Eve

[South China Morning Post] - 12/31/2024

But several mainland visitors tell the Post they will return home after the countdown due to pricey hotels, extended border opening hours.



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