Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks open today
16.07.2025 - 15:24:06Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks open today. - Three special offers invite residents and tourists to enjoy city's cultural and leisure showcase
HONG KONG, July 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - - A Hong Kong spotlight event in July and a feature of Hong Kong Summer Viva, the Hong Kong Book Fair opened today alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks. More than 770 exhibitors are participating in the three events 16-21 July - 10am to 10pm
22 July - 9am to 5pm
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
16-17 July - 10am to 9pm
18-19 July - 10am to 10pm
20-21 July - 10am to 9pm
22 July - 9am to 5pm
Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission Adult: HK$30
Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)
*Children aged 3 or under and adults aged 65 or over will be admitted free of
charge.
Tickets E-tickets will be available for sale via the e-ticketing sponsor The Club, the e-payment sponsor Alipay HK and Alipay, the e-ticketing platform 01 Space, and other sales outlets including Octopus app and all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores.
Concessionary tickets Morning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)
Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 16 or 17 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:
1) 18-20 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm
2) 21 July (Monday) after 7pm
Note: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)
Super Pass: HK$88
Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time.
Three special offers for the Book Fair's 35th edition:
1.Visitors born in 1990 can enjoy free admission upon presenting valid proof of identity onsite
2.35th-edition special package (pay for 3 tickets, bring 5 people). The packages are sold at 01 Space, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last
3.Spend HK$500 in the Book Fair for a chance to redeem a 35th-edition limited special tote bag and a gift, on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
Ticket concession for tourists:
Tourists to Hong Kong can purchase a HK$20 concession ticket at the Convention Hall's ticketing counters by presenting valid travel documents.
Ticket concession for persons with disabilities:
Persons with disabilities can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket, either by using an "Octopus with persons with disabilities status" for direct payment at entrance gates or by presenting their valid "Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau at the conference hall ticket office.
AlipayHK users can get a $2 discount when purchasing tickets through the app.
Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app
www.hkbookfair.com/en
hkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html
(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar)
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en
World of Snacks website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en
Photo download: http://bit.ly/4nNdtuh
The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opened today, alongside the HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks. The three summer events have attracted more than 770 exhibitors.
Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, was guest of honour at today's opening reception.
HKTDC Chairman Professor Frederick Ma delivers a welcome speech at today's opening reception.
Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR (front row, centre), Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR (second row, centre), Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman (front row, second right), and Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director (front row, second left), hosted the opening reception.
Book lovers eagerly await the opening of the Book Fair, ready to get their hands on the latest literary works.
To echo the theme of the year, the World of Art & Culture features the "Book a Table Food for Thought" exhibition, creating a cross-regional cultural celebration.
This year's Book Fair introduces the Cultural and Creative Products Zone for the first time, bringing an interactive experience of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
In response to the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, the Sports and Leisure Expo features an exhibition area where participants can take photos with games mascots Xiyangyang and Lerongrong.
The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 basketball tournament - a key event at the Sports and Leisure Expo - will take place indoors at the HKCEC for the first time. Before the tournament on 19 and 20 July, student competitions were held at the world-class arena yesterday. Visitors to the Sports and Leisure Expo can also visit the 3x3 Village to experience the atmosphere of a world-class event.
This year's Sports and Leisure Expo features a brand-new Travel Zone, showcasing the Japan Pavilion, Taiwan Pavilion and Thailand Pavilion as well as a variety of uniquely Hong Kong attractions.
The World of Snacks brings together over 1,300 creative and international snacks, including Heartwarming, whose stone-ground black sesame products were endorsed with the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025.
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Media enquiries
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk
Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hk
HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org
Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks
HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.org
Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn
Source: HKTDC
Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire . All rights reserved.
22 July - 9am to 5pm
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
16-17 July - 10am to 9pm
18-19 July - 10am to 10pm
20-21 July - 10am to 9pm
22 July - 9am to 5pm
Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission Adult: HK$30
Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)
*Children aged 3 or under and adults aged 65 or over will be admitted free of
charge.
Tickets E-tickets will be available for sale via the e-ticketing sponsor The Club, the e-payment sponsor Alipay HK and Alipay, the e-ticketing platform 01 Space, and other sales outlets including Octopus app and all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores.
Concessionary tickets Morning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)
Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 16 or 17 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:
1) 18-20 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm
2) 21 July (Monday) after 7pm
Note: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)
Super Pass: HK$88
Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time.
Three special offers for the Book Fair's 35th edition:
1.Visitors born in 1990 can enjoy free admission upon presenting valid proof of identity onsite
2.35th-edition special package (pay for 3 tickets, bring 5 people). The packages are sold at 01 Space, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last
3.Spend HK$500 in the Book Fair for a chance to redeem a 35th-edition limited special tote bag and a gift, on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
Ticket concession for tourists:
Tourists to Hong Kong can purchase a HK$20 concession ticket at the Convention Hall's ticketing counters by presenting valid travel documents.
Ticket concession for persons with disabilities:
Persons with disabilities can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket, either by using an "Octopus with persons with disabilities status" for direct payment at entrance gates or by presenting their valid "Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau at the conference hall ticket office.
AlipayHK users can get a $2 discount when purchasing tickets through the app.
Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app
www.hkbookfair.com/en
hkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html
(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar)
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en
World of Snacks website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en
Photo download: http://bit.ly/4nNdtuh
The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opened today, alongside the HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks. The three summer events have attracted more than 770 exhibitors.
Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, was guest of honour at today's opening reception.
HKTDC Chairman Professor Frederick Ma delivers a welcome speech at today's opening reception.
Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR (front row, centre), Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR (second row, centre), Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman (front row, second right), and Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director (front row, second left), hosted the opening reception.
Book lovers eagerly await the opening of the Book Fair, ready to get their hands on the latest literary works.
To echo the theme of the year, the World of Art & Culture features the "Book a Table Food for Thought" exhibition, creating a cross-regional cultural celebration.
This year's Book Fair introduces the Cultural and Creative Products Zone for the first time, bringing an interactive experience of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
In response to the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, the Sports and Leisure Expo features an exhibition area where participants can take photos with games mascots Xiyangyang and Lerongrong.
The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 basketball tournament - a key event at the Sports and Leisure Expo - will take place indoors at the HKCEC for the first time. Before the tournament on 19 and 20 July, student competitions were held at the world-class arena yesterday. Visitors to the Sports and Leisure Expo can also visit the 3x3 Village to experience the atmosphere of a world-class event.
This year's Sports and Leisure Expo features a brand-new Travel Zone, showcasing the Japan Pavilion, Taiwan Pavilion and Thailand Pavilion as well as a variety of uniquely Hong Kong attractions.
The World of Snacks brings together over 1,300 creative and international snacks, including Heartwarming, whose stone-ground black sesame products were endorsed with the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025.
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Media enquiries
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk
Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hk
HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org
Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks
HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.org
Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn
Source: HKTDC
Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire . All rights reserved.
