Hong Kong to enforce stricter measures at nature spots for Lunar New Year holiday

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna WongFebruary 7, 2026 at 07:35 AM

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Hong Kong is implementing stricter crowd control and environmental protection measures at popular nature spots in anticipation of the Lunar New Year holiday, which runs from February 15-23. The government expects 1.43 million mainland Chinese tourists to visit during this period, a 6% increase in daily arrivals compared to last year. Authorities are proactively monitoring ecotourism hotspots like Sai Kung, where overcrowding and environmental damage have occurred in the past. The measures aim to manage visitor flows and ensure a comfortable and orderly environment for ecotourism, especially in smaller, more vulnerable locations. These actions follow previous incidents of overcrowding and damage during peak travel periods.

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Sai Kung 60% Rosanna Law Shuk-pui ×270% Mainland China ×270% Lunar New Year ×380% Hong Kong ×490%

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