Over 2,000 restaurants and merchants will provide dining offers on October 1, as part of a rich array of special offers covering public transport, culture, arts and leisure to be rolled out to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with the public, the government said on Monday.

The MTR will give away 77,000 e-single-journey rides through a lucky draw on October 1.

Members of the public can also enjoy free rides on all passenger tram routes and several ferry routes of the Star Ferry and Fortune Ferry on that day, while children using designated payment methods can ride most daytime franchised bus routes of KMB, Long Win Bus, Citybus and New Lantao Bus for free.

Greater Bay Airlines will also provide ticket offers, under which people can purchase flight tickets of all non-charter routes at 77 percent of the original fare during the promotion period.

For movie lovers, all cinemas will provide half-price discounts on tickets on October 1.

There will be free admission to a number of fee-charging leisure facilities and exhibitions in museums of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and to the Hong Kong Wetland Park under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club will hold the National Day Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse on October 1, during which members of the public can enter both racecourses in Sha Tin and Happy Valley for free.

Ngong Ping 360 and Ocean Park Hong Kong will offer ticket discounts.

The Peak Tram and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will give out souvenirs to ticket holders while stocks last.

The Environmental Protection Department will offer double points to members of the public who recycle at its community recycling network.

Various shopping malls and department stores will roll out offers on dining, consumption and parking, with details available on the dedicated website (www.nationalday77.gov.hk).



Edited by Tony Sabine