Although known for its romance, 11 percent of Hong Kongers said Paris would be the perfect cure for a broken heart. Image: Lloydi.com

Hong Kongers travelling with a broken heart say China is the “hottest” place to help ease their sorrows.

According to the latest ZUJI Travel Index, more than 28 percent of respondents said they would travel to China to move past their ex while only 16 percent said they’d go to Japan.

Although best known for its romance, Paris came in third, with only 11 percent of Hong Kongers choosing the 'city of love' to cure a broken heart.

The study also found, individual bookers dominated Hong Kong’s travel market in 2012, with 63 percent of all departures compared to 8.4 percent in 2011.

The online group found booking rates during 2012 were up 20 percent on the prior year, with particularly strong preferences for destination like Taipei and Bangkok.