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Hongkongers snap up July 1 freebies and discounts with gusto

Hongkongers snap up July 1 freebies and discounts with gusto
South China Morning Post Wednesday 01 July 2026, 07:45 UTC By Cannix Yau 1 min read
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Hongkongers took full advantage of perks and discounts offered at restaurants, shops, transport and museums to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on Wednesday. Long queues formed at local cha chaan tengs, cinemas, shopping centres and outside attractions in the West Kowloon Cultural District, as well as for free ferry and tram rides. At the arts hub, all free tickets were snapped up for Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ museum, with visitor numbers at...

Hongkongers took full advantage of perks and discounts offered at restaurants, shops, transport and museums to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on Wednesday. Long queues formed at local cha chaan tengs, cinemas, shopping centres and outside attractions in the West Kowloon Cultural District, as well as for free ferry and tram rides. At the arts hub, all free tickets were snapped up for Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ museum, with visitor numbers at those... [Image text:] 12 Design Ah! E- SWO
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