Jan 24, 2026
Guangdong-to-Hong Kong ‘Southbound’ self-drive scheme tops 2,500 applications in first month
One month after launch, Hong Kong’s new southbound self-drive scheme has attracted more than 2,500 Guangdong motorists and 1,000 confirmed trips, prompting calls to raise the 2,000-vehicle daily quota ahead of the Lunar New Year peak. Hoteliers report rising occupancy from self-drive visitors, underscoring the programme’s potential to spread tourist spending and accelerate Greater Bay Area integration.
AloJapan.com