Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenFebruary 19, 2026 at 01:25 PM

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A green group, Greenpeace, is urging Hong Kong authorities to address overtourism in Sai Kung after campsites at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan significantly exceeded capacity during the Lunar New Year holiday. On the second day of the holiday, Greenpeace counted 585 tents, far surpassing the designated capacity of 50 at each site. The group reported instances of illegal campfires and littering, with a lack of law enforcement presence. Greenpeace argues that current measures are insufficient and fail to address the underlying causes of overtourism, citing similar issues at Sharp Island during previous holidays. The campers had left the area by the following morning.

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China 40% Lunar New Year 40% National Day ×250% Sai Wan 60% Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui Chau) ×260% Ham Tin Wan ×270% Sai Kung ×270% Greenpeace 80% Hong Kong 90%

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overtourism 100% campsites 80% hong kong 80% sai kung 70% environmental damage 60% littering 60% lunar new year 50% greenpeace 50% country parks ordinance 40%