The Government and various sectors of the community will launch a series of special offers and activities to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, covering public transport; culture, arts and leisure; as well as dining and consumption.
For public transport, members of the public can enjoy free rides on all passenger tram routes and several ferry routes on October 1, with vouchers for certain ferry routes to be distributed in advance.
The MTR will give away 76,000 e-single journey tickets to the public through a lucky draw on that day.
Moreover, children using designated payment methods can ride most daytime bus routes of KMB, Long Win Bus, Citybus and New Lantao Bus for free.
For culture, arts and leisure, all commercial cinemas will provide half-price discounts on movie tickets on October 1.
The public will also be offered free admission that day to a number of fee-charging leisure facilities at sports venues, and exhibitions in museums of the Leisure & Cultural Services Department.
Likewise, the Hong Kong Wetland Park, under the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department, will offer complimentary entry.
Furthermore, additional free guided tours, dining, consumption and accommodation offers will be provided from mid-September to late October by the 14 projects under the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme.
As for dining and consumption, over 1,000 restaurants and merchants will provide dining offers on October 1, and several public markets, under the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department, will also roll out different offers.
From October 1 to 7, members of the public can enjoy a 24% discount when purchasing selected products at the “Local Fresh” physical store, online store or mobile app.
The Environmental Protection Department will offer double GREEN$ Points to the public who recycle at its community recycling network GREEN@COMMUNITY on October 1.
In addition, Ngong Ping 360 and Ocean Park will offer ticket discounts, while Tai Kwun, the Peak Tram, and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will give out souvenirs to ticket holders on a first come, first served basis.
The West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong International Airport, Science Park, along with over 100 shopping malls and several department stores as well as the Jockey Club and the Trade Development Council, will also roll out shopping, dining, consumption or parking offers.
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