The encouraging growth in visitor arrivals
continued in 2007, topping the 28.17 million
mark, 11.6 per cent up on 2006. Total
spending by inbound tourists exceeded
$130 billion. The Mainland was still the largest
source of visitors. A record of 15.49 million
visited Hong Kong, an increase of 13.9 per cent
year on year.
Hong Kong is a unique meeting place for East
and West, blending Chinese heritage, British
colonial influences, high-tech modernity and
Cantonese gusto. It offers a diversity of travel
experiences, from shopping to gourmet dining,
countryside pursuits and unique cultural
heritage, including a great variety of religious institutions
and preserved buildings like temples, monasteries,
walled villages, clan halls and colonial structures.
Tourism Development
The Government attaches great importance to enhancing
Hong Kong‘s attractiveness as a tourist destination.
Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland and the Hong Kong
Wetland Park are among the most popular tourist
attractions. These facilities enrich the experience of our
visitors and enhance the position of Hong Kong as a
premier holiday destination. The Government is also
working with the Ocean Park to implement its
redevelopment plans, which aim to turn the park into a
world-class marine-themed attraction.
‘A Symphony of Lights‘ has been recognised as the
world‘s ‘Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show‘ by
Guinness World Records. This nightly spectacle combines
Harbour. Hong Kong
Disneyland has been
well received by local
visitors and tourists
since its opening in
September 2005. The
park is an important part
of Hong Kong‘s tourism
infrastructure. Together
with other tourism attractions in Hong Kong, it helps
promote Hong Kong as the premier destination for
family tourism in the region.
