Fireworks, discounted MTR rides set for Hong Kong’s National Day ‘golden week’ holiday

Discounted MTR rides, a fireworks display, half-priced film tickets and more than 400 events will be offered to celebrate the National Day holiday on October 1, Hong Kong’s leader has announced.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that Octopus card holders could enjoy a 25 per cent discount on MTR and light tram rides during the holiday marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Residents would also be able to make use of complimentary tram rides.

A fireworks display along Victoria Harbour will also be part of the National Day “golden week” celebrations. More than one million mainland Chinese tourists visited the city during the eight-day holiday last year.

Star ferry rides from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central and Wan Chai would also be free between September 30 and October 2, he added.

“National Day is a day where the whole country rejoices,” Lee said before his weekly meeting with key decision-making body the Executive Council.