The visit by the "Salute to the National Flag" Hong Kong and Macao Youth Flag-Raising Teams' Beijing Visit Delegation is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government and the Macao SAR Government, the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, and the Beijing Municipal People's Government. The visit spanned from 18 to 22 September 2026. The Hong Kong contingent of the delegation comprises nearly 1 000 members, including around 940 representatives from tertiary, secondary and primary schools that include students of flag-raising teams, as well as representatives from the Education Bureau, the Association of Hong Kong Flag-guards and the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association.

The Delegation is a high-level key youth exchange programme that fully demonstrates the Central People's Government's high regard for the development of Hong Kong and Macao young people and is of special significance. The visit enables participating tertiary, secondary and primary students from Hong Kong and Macao to witness in person the solemn flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square, experience the historical culture and development achievements of the capital, deepen their sense of national identity and patriotism, enhance their understanding of the national development and the symbolic significance of the national flag, and continuously promote patriotic education while putting into practice the concept of a "walking classroom".

After arriving in Beijing by high-speed rail, the delegation will meet with representatives of the Macao flag-raising teams and conduct a series of visits and exchanges with schools in Beijing.

Press Release

• "Salute to the National Flag" Hong Kong and Macao Youth Flag-Raising Teams' Beijing Visit Delegation departs (with photos) 
• Fruitful exchange in Beijing for "Salute to the National Flag" Hong Kong and Macao Youth Flag-Raising Teams' Beijing Visit Delegation (with photos/video)
• "Salute to the National Flag" Hong Kong and Macao Youth Flag-Raising Teams' Beijing Visit Delegation attends flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square (with photos/video)
• "Salute to the National Flag" Hong Kong and Macao Youth Flag-Raising Teams' Beijing Visit Delegation received by state leader

Highlight Video Clippings of the "Salute to the National Flag" Learning Activities

• Summary of Learning Outcomes from the Beijing Visit Delegation (5 minutes) 
  
• Summary of Learning Outcomes from the Beijing Visit Delegation (1 minute) 
  
• Day 1："Salute to the National Flag" departure ceremony and learning activities on the high-speed train
  
• Day 2：Visiting distinctive architecture, landmarks, and learning bases in Beijing
  
• Day 3：Attending the flag-raising ceremony from the Tiananmen Square Grandstands and visiting sister schools in Beijing
  
• Day 3 (p.m.)：Visiting different sister schools in groups for exchanges, including technology, sports, and excellent traditional Chinese culture
  
• Day 4 (a.m.)：Visiting the Great Hall of the People
  
• Day 4 (p.m.)：Visiting the National Museum of China, Tian’anmen Gate Tower, and The Palace Museum