Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomes 1,400 visitors daily over first 4 days of Easter

Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomed about 1,400 visitors daily over the first four days of the Easter break, despite the adverse weather, conservation authorities have said, while revealing littering and illegal camping figures for the site and the surrounding area.The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Tuesday that it recorded 18 cases of law enforcement action being taken at Sai Kung East Country Park for such offences between Good Friday and Easter Monday.“The AFCD will continue to explore long-term management strategies for popular attractions within country parks,” it wrote on social media.“Drawing on past experiences, the department will consider various optimisation methods, including the potential introduction of a reservation system or charging fees.”The country park significantly overlaps with the Hong Kong Unesco Global Geopark, which has been lauded by the United Nations for its diverse ecological resources. The geopark also includes Sharp Island.The AFCD added that it had deployed about 90 staff members each day to the country park, Sharp Island and Lantau Island’s Shui Hau to patrol and educate visitors on the importance of keeping the locations litter-free.