Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals outside, pleasant surprise for tourists

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Hong Kong residents and visitors are taking advantage of restaurant discounts and free MTR rides offered for China’s National Day. Businesses introduced the promotions to mark the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and attract customers.

Hongkongers have come out in droves to take advantage of widespread restaurant and transport perks on National Day, while visitors have said the offers are a happy surprise. Businesses rolled out bargains and freebies to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on October 1, ranging from restaurant discounts to free MTR rides. Residents were seen taking the train and visiting restaurants covered under the promotion push to capitalise on the...