Members of the China Manned Space delegation pose for a group photo during a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

A China Manned Space delegation received a warm welcome when they flew into Hong Kong for a four-day visit on Tuesday.

Local residents joined government officials at the Hong Kong International Airport to greet the delegation, which is comprised of experts and astronauts including Liu Boming, Wang Yaping, Chen Dong, and Zhang Lu.

According to the HKSAR government, a variety show will be held on Wednesday to mark the city’s welcoming of the delegation. Enthusiastic people meanwhile were seen queuing up for the show's free tickets in different parts of the city. 

China Daily's Andy Chong, Edmond Tang and Calvin Ng took the photos.

Shenzhou-XIV astronaut Chen Dong (second left) greets attendees during a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Shenzhou-XIV astronaut Chen Dong attends a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Shenzhou-XIII astronaut Wang Yaping attends a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Shenzhou-XII astronaut Liu Boming greets attendees during a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Shenzhou-XV astronaut Zhang Lu greets attendees during a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Lin Xiqiang, deputy director-general of the China Manned Space Agency, delivers his speech during a press conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

A China Manned Space delegation, which includes astronauts Liu Boming, Wang Yaping, Chen Dong, and Zhang Lu, arrives at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, on Nov 28, 2023. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

A big screen reading in Chinese "Warmly welcome, the China Manned Space delegation" is seen at the Hong Kong International Airport on Nov 28, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

People queue up outside the Wan Chai District Office of Home Affairs, on Nov 28, 2023, hoping to get tickets for the next day's "Hong Kong Welcomes the Delegation of China Manned Space Variety Show". (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)