The interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements led by Chen Guoji, Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, announced on the 3rd that in the past three days of the mainland Loong Boat Festival holiday, there were about 460000 visitors to Hong Kong, an annual increase of about 11%. Chen Guoji stated that during this year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday in mainland China, the SAR government has once again successfully promoted the integration of culture and tourism, allowing tourists and citizens to experience the unique festive atmosphere of Hong Kong together. Star Avenue held Loong Boat Food Street and Dragon Boat themed punch in hot spots, Loong Boat races were held in many districts, and many tourists visited the just opened film scene exhibition of "Jiulong Castle Light and Shadow Tour" to show the results of the integration of Hong Kong film culture and tourism. According to the statistics of the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, about 460000 inbound passengers visited Hong Kong through various sea, land and air control stations during the Loong Boat Festival holiday, of which about 360000 were from the mainland, up about 10% year on year, accounting for about 80% of the total inbound passengers; There were approximately 94000 non mainland tourists, an increase of about 14% year-on-year. According to statistics, the peak period for mainland tourists entering Hong Kong is May 31st, with approximately 140000 visitors. (New Society)