Thousands of Hongkongers Travel to Shenzhen for Easter Holiday

Thousands of Hongkongers brave heavy rain for Shenzhen trip on day 2 of Easter

Thousands of Hongkongers braced for heavy rain as they crossed the border into Shenzhen on the second day of the Easter holiday, taking advantage of the break to enjoy a wider range of shopping, dining and entertainment options at bargain prices. Many travellers on Saturday cited mainland China’s broader selection of shopping centres, restaurants and attractions as well as more affordable prices as key draws. Immigration statistics on Saturday showed that 153,272 residents had departed Hong K...

By Fiona Sun,Edith Lin