Mainland China Attracts Hungkongers for July 1 Holiday Escapade

Hungkongers made their way across the border into mainland China on Wednesday, lured by the promise of an array of dining, shopping, and family entertainment options during the public holiday celebrating the 29th anniversary of the city’s handover to Chinese sovereignty. The West Kowloon rail terminus and Shenzhen Bay saw a surge in activity as holidaymakers flocked with their belongings, shopping finds, and collapsible carts on their voyage to mainland China. For many, this marked a brief yet refreshing retreat from urban life. Among those journeying to mainland China was 32-year-old lawyer Edward Wong, venturing from Hong Kong to Dongguan…