Shenzhen Mid-Autumn & National Day Consumption Vouchers 2026: Guangdong Golden Autumn Culture & Tourism Vouchers Drop Daily at 10:00, Up to ¥500 Off Per Transaction

Mid-Autumn Festival (September 25–27) and National Day (October 1–7) are only three days apart this year, making it the longest "double holiday" travel window in recent years. Shenzhen and Guangdong Province are both rolling out consumption vouchers, so before Hong Kong residents head north to eat and shop, remember to claim your vouchers first — once you've got them, a meal can easily be tens of yuan cheaper.

1. Guangdong Golden Autumn Culture & Tourism Consumption Vouchers: ¥30 Million Total, Up to ¥500 Off Per Transaction

• Launch: From September 11, 2026, running through the end of October, spanning both Mid-Autumn and National Day golden weeks
• Total subsidy: ¥30 million RMB, up to ¥500 off per transaction
• Coverage: Hotels and guesthouses, scenic area tickets, travel packages, low-altitude tourism, cruise and yacht tours, study tours and family trips, senior wellness retreats, and more
• Release schedule: Phase 1: September 11–13; Phase 2: September 14–October 31; vouchers released daily at 10:00, limited quantities, first come first served
• Validity: Phase 1 vouchers must be redeemed by 23:59 on September 13; Phase 2 vouchers are valid for 7 days from the date of claiming, with redemption by 23:59 on November 6 at the latest

Claiming Channels (Multiple Platforms Simultaneously)

• UnionPay QuickPass App → "One Ticket Tours Guangdong" mini-program / homepage subsidy feature
• WeChat search "Vibrant Guangdong, Joyful Guangdong" service account → menu bar "Consumption Vouchers"
• Meituan, Dianping, Trip.com, Douyin, Maoyan, Qunar, and other platforms also have entry points

⚠️ Rules to note: Each user can claim a maximum of 1 voucher per tier per phase, up to 5 vouchers per phase, but only 1 voucher can be redeemed per phase — so claiming more is pointless; pick the right transaction before you commit.

2. Shenzhen District Dining Vouchers: Luohu and Futian Are Easiest to Claim

Beyond the provincial culture and tourism vouchers, Shenzhen's districts have their own dining vouchers. The most convenient for Hong Kong residents are Luohu and Futian, available through the AlipayHK "Northbound Spending" page.

• Voucher tiers: From "spend ¥50, get ¥5 off" to "spend ¥1500, get ¥150 off," 8 tiers in total, suitable for solo diners to group gatherings
• How to claim: Log into AlipayHK → "Northbound Spending" page → select Luohu or Futian → claim free daily
• Applicable period: Usable during National Day golden week and other holidays, limited quantities, first come first served
• Example restaurants: Fan Lou (蘩樓), Sheng Ji Restaurant (勝記酒家), No. 79 Fishing Boat (79號漁船), Tan Yu (探魚), etc. (subject to the platform's applicable merchant list)

In addition, Nanshan, Bao'an, Guangming, Qianhai, Dapeng, and other districts have also launched their own dining vouchers. Before you go, check Shenzhen Bendibao or each district's official WeChat account for the latest quotas and entry points.

3. How Can Hong Kong Residents Get the Best Value Northbound?

• Claim vouchers before booking hotels: Hotel prices surge during Mid-Autumn and National Day, so using culture and tourism vouchers for hotels and guesthouses is the most practical. Whether you want to stay in Nanshan Houhai, around Coastal City, or near Futian Convention & Exhibition Center, vouchers apply
• Tickets: Theme parks and scenic area tickets can be combined with the platform's own discounts
• Dining vouchers: Claim daily on AlipayHK, open the voucher before ordering your meal
• Shopping bonuses: Before visiting Shenzhen MixC (深圳萬象城), Coastal City Shopping Center (海岸城購物中心), or Qianhai One Avenue (前海壹方城), check whether the mall itself has spend-and-save offers
• Note the redemption method: Offline special events require scanning the voucher code at the event's dedicated POS machine — remember to ask staff if they accept it

4. Five-Step Guide to Claiming and Redeeming (Beginners Follow Along)

1. The night before you depart, update UnionPay QuickPass / WeChat / AlipayHK to the latest version
2. Find the corresponding entry point (see channels above) and complete real-name registration first
3. Enter the platform before 10:00 daily to wait for voucher release — popular tiers usually sell out fast
4. Before placing an order, confirm the merchant is on the applicable list and ask clearly whether merchant discounts can be stacked
5. Keep records after redemption in case of disputes

5. Transport: Which Districts Can You Use Vouchers in from the Three Border Crossings?

• Luohu Port: Cross the border and you're right at Luohu Commercial City and Kingglory Plaza area; take Line 1 one stop to Guomao Station, two stops to Laojie Station (Dongmen)
• Futian Port: Take Line 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center Station, near Futian CBD, which has the highest restaurant density
• Shenzhen Bay Port: After crossing, a taxi ride of about 15 minutes gets you to Nanshan Houhai, where Coastal City Shopping Center, Shenzhen MixC, and Sea World are all located — plenty of dining options for using vouchers

FAQ

• Can Hong Kong residents claim these? The Luohu/Futian dining vouchers on the AlipayHK "Northbound Spending" page are designed for Hong Kong residents and are the most convenient; provincial culture and tourism vouchers require real-name registration on mainland platforms (UnionPay QuickPass/WeChat), needing a mainland phone number or mainland payment tool.
• How many vouchers can be redeemed per phase? Only 1 voucher can be redeemed per phase, so pick the largest one to use.
• Will expired vouchers be reissued? No, they automatically expire and are not reissued.
• Can consumption vouchers be combined with merchant discounts? Some can, some cannot — ask clearly before ordering.
• How do I know which merchants accept vouchers? There's an applicable merchant list within the platform, and you can also ask staff directly before entering.

Important Notes

• The Golden Autumn Culture & Tourism Consumption Vouchers are issued at the Guangdong provincial level; whether all Shenzhen merchants participate is subject to the latest official and platform announcements — check the applicable merchant list before claiming
• Fees, quotas, and redemption rules may be adjusted at any time; the primary sources are announcements from the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and official event pages on UnionPay QuickPass/WeChat/AlipayHK. This article is for reference only
• Popular tiers usually sell out fast — we recommend entering the platform before 10:00 daily to wait for voucher release
• Consumption vouchers have an expiry date; expired vouchers automatically become invalid and are not reissued