Suppose one spots someone in Changsha, Hunan province, speaking Mandarin with a Cantonese accent and a touch of English and paying in cash. In that case, they are likely from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
More Hong Kong residents have flocked to Changsha to travel as they have been captivated by its delicious and cheap food and the convenience of the high-speed train, which has reduced travel time to 3 hours and 10 minutes.
They are also lured by the city”s wide range of recreational activities with budget-friendly options.
Hong Kong residents have flooded the social media platform Xiaohongshu with travel guide posts about Changsha.
The restart of the high-speed trains that connect Hong Kong to Beijing, Changsha, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan and other cities on April 1, 2023, allows Hong Kong residents to travel to mainland cities more conveniently.
Hong Kong tourists come for the renowned Hunan cuisine snacks, such as stinky tofu, known for its spicy…