An executive director of a Tibet travel agency, surnamed Zhang, enjoyed the food and the view in the city. She added that the shopping experience in Hong Kong is also incredible and hoped the duty-free allowance for mainlanders could be increased from the current 5,000 yuan. A deputy general manager of a Harbin travel agency, surnamed Huang, said visitors from Harbin had to spend a night in Shenzhen before coming to Hong Kong. However, the opening of five-hour direct flights makes it more convenient and attractive for the citizens to reach Hong Kong. She said the expansion of the Individual Visit Scheme has led to a 20 percent increase in inquiries about visiting Hong Kong.
