Hong Kong to test new campsite booking system amid overcrowding, litter concerns

Hong Kong is considering implementing pilot campsite booking systems, potentially before the National Day holiday in October, to address overcrowding and littering issues in country parks. The move follows prosecutions, primarily of non-locals, for littering offenses during the Chinese New Year holiday in Sai Kung. The government aims to trial different management methods, including potential fees, to evaluate their effectiveness before establishing a long-term plan for managing campsite usage. These measures are being explored due to concerns about overtourism and its environmental impact, with one campsite exceeding capacity by nine times during the recent holiday. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will oversee the pilot programs.

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