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What kind of books do Hong Kong people like to read? It turns out 9 out of 10 are travel books!

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Last updated 2026-09-27 — Hong Kong people love reading — from our beloved Secretary for Education to the general public. But what kind of books do we enjoy the most? According to statistics from the public libraries, the most borrowed books last year, aside from the top spot taken by diploma examination papers, were...

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Hong Kong people love reading — from our beloved Secretary for Education to the general public. But what kind of books do we enjoy the most? According to statistics from the public libraries, the most borrowed books last year, aside from the top spot taken by diploma examination papers, the other 9 were all travel-related books — including quite a few Japan travel guides!


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Speaking of Japan, Tokyo is probably the place most friends would visit. So what are the must-see spots in Tokyo? We recently wrote an article titled “Top Must-Visit Spots in Tokyo!” for you. In addition to reading books, you can also check out more content here!

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2016 Public Library Non-Fiction Chinese Books Borrowing Ranking

Rank

Book Title

Number of Copies

Borrowing Count

1

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. Chinese Language*

1,009

12,933

2

Tokyo Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide*

701

12,859

3

Kyoto, Osaka + Kobe, Nara, Shiga Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide*

601

11,305

4

Japan - Osaka*

524

11,303

5

Singapore + Sentosa, Orchard Road, Little India Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide*

595

10,221

6

Kyushu Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide*

509

10,163

7

Central Japan: Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawa-go Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide*

441

9,692

8

Seoul + Jeju, Busan Full Tour: Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide*

405

9,161

9

Japan - Tokyo*

518

9,033

10

Japan - Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya*

587

8,777

*Note: Includes books with the same title but different editions or publication years

Want to read? The library is a great choice. And besides Hong Kong, there are many uniquely designed libraries and bookstores around the world that you can visit when you have time to soak up some cultural atmosphere.

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The Orchard Road Library in Singapore features wooden furnishings and a serene atmosphere, creating a cozy reading nook. Its convenient location makes it a great place to visit during your next trip to Singapore.

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