8 More Chinese Cities Join Hong Kong’s Solo Travel Scheme

Tourist Numbers Dwindle In HK

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HK Welcomes Solo Travellers

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8 Chinese Cities Join The Scheme

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Cities That Joined The Scheme

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What The Scheme Allow

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Scheme Expansion

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About Individual Visit Scheme

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Encourage Solo Travel

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