Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny MokFebruary 22, 2026 at 04:07 PM

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Hong Kong authorities are considering a booking system and fees for popular camping locations due to overcrowding and littering issues, particularly during the Lunar New Year holiday. The Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced the review of management strategies after public outcry and reports of hundreds of tents pitched at sites like Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan in Sai Kung. Greenpeace reported over 900 tents at Ham Tin Wan alone. The AFCD expressed concern about the ecological impact on Sai Kung East Country Park due to the influx of visitors. Current measures include deploying staff to promote etiquette, patrol, and enforce regulations during the holiday period.

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Facebook 30% Greenpeace 50% Ham Tin Wan 60% Sai Wan 60% Sai Kung East Country Park 70% Lunar New Year ×270% Sai Kung ×270% Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) ×380% Hong Kong ×290%

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camping 90% overcrowding 80% hong kong 80% litter 70% booking system 70% management strategies 60% fees 60% lunar new year 60% sai kung 50% ecology 40%

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Hong Kong

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