5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong

From fireworks along Victoria Harbour to cycling through the New Territories, here are five suggestions on how to spend the holiday

Hong Kong is set to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day “golden week” break, fuelling questions online about what locals and tourists can do during the celebrations.

On popular mainland social media platform RedNote, many users have recommended a range of activities, such as visiting the countryside, exploring the Unesco Global Geopark in Sai Kung, cycling and watching fireworks.

To help tourists and locals alike, the South China Morning Post shares some of the most talked-about itinerary items.

1. Fireworks at Victoria Harbour

One of the most popular events being discussed is the National Day fireworks display along Victoria Harbour on October 1.