Holiday shopping heats up in Hong Kong!

Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay districts are buzzing with festive energy! From K11 to Times Square and SOGO, the crowds are out and the deals are hot. Luxury boutiques, beauty counters and local shops are welcoming shoppers with special holiday promotions and limited-time offers.

On December 25, a total of over 457,000 inbound visits were recorded, including 82,000 from the mainland and 47,000 from overseas, according to data from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Tourists tend to spend their time browsing Hong Kong's world-class commercial areas, picking up goodies along the way. The city's lit-up streets are awash with waves of eager shoppers this time of year, all proudly carrying branded bags filled with their holiday treasures.

The bustling scenes point to a steady pickup in holiday spending as Hong Kong moves toward the new year.

(Photos: Visitors and residents shopping in Hong Kong major commercial areas. Lin Ziqi /CGTN)