Authorities to seek public views on walkway for New Praya selfie hotspot

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Harvey KongJanuary 28, 2026 at 08:47 AM

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Hong Kong authorities plan to consult the public later this year about building a pedestrian walkway at the New Praya waterfront in Kennedy Town, a popular selfie spot. Development Secretary Bernadette Linn Hon-ho stated that options under consideration include small-scale reclamation to construct a boardwalk or seawall. The goal is to provide a safe and leisurely space for tourists, particularly mainland Chinese visitors, to enjoy the harbor views and take photos. The consultation will also explore alternative methods for creating a pedestrian passage that do not require reclamation, addressing safety concerns arising from visitors taking pictures near the road.

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Protection of the Harbour Ordinance 50% Legislative Council 60% mainland Chinese 70% Kennedy Town ×280% Bernadette Linn Hon-ho 80% New Praya ×390% Hong Kong 90%

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pedestrian walkway 90% new praya 80% selfie hotspot 70% reclamation 70% public consultation 60% hong kong 60% kennedy town 50% waterfront 50% road safety 40%

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