Hong Kong and Macao residents do not necessarily have to join a tour group when traveling to Xinjiang; they can choose between individual travel or group travel.?
According to Chinese law, Hong Kong and Macao residents traveling to the mainland need to apply for individual travel endorsements. According to the relevant provisions of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao residents can choose either individual travel or group travel when traveling to the mainland.?
. However, it should be noted that holders of foreign passports or Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan travel permits need to file a record with the Tourism Bureau after arriving in Xinjiang, or choose to join a tour group and have the travel agency handle the relevant notifications.?
. This means that although Hong Kong and Macao residents are not required to join a tour group, if they choose individual travel, they need to file a record with the Tourism Bureau upon arrival in Xinjiang.?
Therefore, when planning to travel to Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Macao residents can choose individual travel or group travel according to their needs and preferences, and understand the relevant record-filing or notification requirements.?