Hong Kong to offer travel and restaurant discounts, free museum entry to mark July 1 Handover anniversary
Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong will offer transport and restaurant discounts, as well as free tickets to local museums, to mark the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China on July 1.
Chief Executive John Lee announced at Tuesday’s press briefing that light rail, tram journeys and some New Territories bus services will be free throughout the day. Some MTR routes will be free for children, and various facilities run by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will offer free entry for all residents.
“We will roll out various discounts with different organisations so that members of the public can celebrate the event,” Lee said through an interpreter.
Similar to last year, special exhibitions at the Hong Kong Museum of Art will be free for all visitors, as well as regular and standard exhibitions at the science museum, space museum, the Hong Kong Palace Museum as well as M+. The Wetland Park will also drop entry fees, Lee announced.
Ocean Park will offer 30 per cent off tickets between June 29 and July 1, whilst children and the elderly will enjoy discounts on the Peak Tram on July 1.
A range of discounts will also be available at over 1,000 eateries, government-run market stalls, Cyberport, and at a souvenir shop at Yau Ma Tei police station.
See also: Timeline: Hong Kong’s July 1 carnival of dissent – how 17 years of protest demands fell silent
For decades, July 1 was a traditional day of protest where thousands would rally for democracy. However, no mass rallies have been approved since the onset of the Beijing-imposed security law in 2020.
Last year, Lee said: “[W]e must be careful if anyone uses this date to hijack, create a negative atmosphere or engage in destructive activities.”
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