Table 36
(Chapter 15: Travel and Tourism)
Visitor Arrivals by Country/Territory of Residence
Thousands
Country/Territory of residence
1997
2001
2002
The mainland of China
(1)
2 364
4 449
6 825
Taiwan
1 920
2 419
2 429
South East Asian countries
1 459
1 493
1 593
Japan
1 624
1 337
1 395
Europe
1 170
1 020
1 084
U.S.A.
861
936
1 001
Australia and New Zealand
374
382
405
Canada
192
250
265
Others
1 309
1 441
1 569
Total
11 273
13 725
16 566
Notes:
Figures are based on a systematic sampling of Arrival cards completed by visitors to Hong Kong.
Figures include arrivals of non-Macao residents via Macao.
(1)
Figures include transients and seamen.
Source:
Hong Kong Tourism Board.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2807 6543)
