Sai Kung District
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Greenpeace documents widespread environmental damage in Hong Kong geopark
Greenpeace documented over 100 instances of visitors harming marine life and leaving trash in Hong Kong's UNESCO-listed geopark during a recent holiday period. The environmental group recorded incidents of people catchi…
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Hong Kong secondary homes see increased loss-making sales in September
Despite indications that Hong Kong's property market might be stabilizing, a significant number of secondary homes were sold at a loss in September. At least 100 such transactions occurred, an increase from the previous…
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Hong Kong's Po Pin Chau sees surge in hikers with new booking system
Hong Kong's Po Pin Chau saw a surge of over 400 hikers on the first day of the National Day "golden week." The new real-name reservation system, implemented in late August to manage visitor numbers, was described as smo…
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Hong Kong probes yacht's alleged aggressive maneuver towards rowers
Hong Kong authorities are investigating an incident where a yacht allegedly sped towards a rowing boat carrying six athletes during a race. One of the rowers, Eddie Lam Yat-ming, an assistant professor at Hong Kong Metr…
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Hong Kong reviews Sai Kung trail booking system after high no-show rates
Hong Kong is re-evaluating its new reservation system for the Sai Kung trail due to a high rate of no-shows during recent trial periods. Despite 3,230 bookings, only 1,560 people visited Po Pin Chau over a weekend. Auth…
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Hong Kong trial launches real-name booking for Sai Kung trail
Hong Kong has implemented its first real-name reservation system for the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung. The system, designed to manage visitor numbers, caps daily entries at 2,000. While t…
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Hong Kong trials real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung trail
Hong Kong has introduced a real-name booking system for the popular Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park. This trial system, available through Klook's platforms, limits daily visitors to 2,000 on select dates…
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Hong Kong sets visitor quota for popular Sai Kung geo trail
Hong Kong authorities are implementing a new quota system for the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung, limiting daily visitors to 2,000. This measure, which includes real-name registration, aims to manage crowd control, p…
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Fire engulfs huts and speedboats in Hong Kong village, one man injured
A fire broke out in Po Toi O village in Hong Kong's Sai Kung district on Wednesday morning, affecting two huts and four speedboats. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which was classified as a No. 1 alarm fire, the lo…
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Hong Kong farmers face heavy losses from relentless summer rain
Farmers in Hong Kong are experiencing significant financial losses due to continuous heavy rainfall since May. Flooded fields have destroyed crops like sunflowers, melons, and vegetables, leading to six-figure losses fo…
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Two prisoners convicted in Hong Kong for prison assault
Two prisoners, Bosco Lee and Brian Lam, have been convicted in a Hong Kong court for their role in an assault on a fellow inmate. The attack occurred at Pik Uk Prison on December 26, 2023, after the victim sprinkled a c…
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Hong Kong floods spark AI-generated image debate
Heavy rainfall in Hong Kong has led to widespread flooding, with videos of overflowing rivers and streets circulating widely on social media. Some online users initially questioned the authenticity of flood images, sugg…
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Hong Kong taxi driver dies in bus collision, two passengers injured
A taxi driver in Hong Kong died and two passengers were injured in a head-on collision with a bus. The incident occurred on Hiram's Highway when the taxi crossed into the oncoming lane, striking a KMB bus. The driver wa…
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Hong Kong student dies from heatstroke during weekend run
A student from Hong Kong Adventist Academy passed away from heatstroke after participating in a weekend run. The school has activated its crisis response team and is providing support to students and staff. They are sch…
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Dragon Boat Festival races proceed in Hong Kong despite weather concerns
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Tuen Ng Festival, saw thousands of participants and spectators gather across Hong Kong for traditional races. Despite unsettled weather and a recent black rainstorm warning, s…
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Hong Kong faces ecotourism challenge: balancing nature and visitor numbers
Hong Kong is grappling with the challenge of developing ecotourism without damaging its natural landscapes. A recent holiday saw a popular beach overwhelmed by hundreds of tents, with some visitors leaving behind signif…
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Hong Kong proposes marine park to protect coral reefs
Hong Kong authorities have proposed a new marine park in Sai Kung that will encompass the majority of the region's coral reefs. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department utilized underwater mapping technolo…
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Hong Kong eyes booking system for popular hiking trail
Hong Kong authorities are exploring a pilot booking system for the popular Po Pin Chau hiking trail to manage overcrowding. This measure aims to protect the natural environment from excessive wear and tear and enhance t…
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Hong Kong rescuers search for 2 missing hikers in Sai Kung
Two hikers remain missing in Hong Kong's Sai Kung region after a group of three became separated on Monday. One of the missing individuals, a 76-year-old man, was found early Tuesday with minor injuries. Authorities hav…
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Hong Kong police seize HK$100M in cannabis buds, arrest three
Hong Kong police apprehended three men and confiscated over half a tonne of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated value of HK$100 million. The operation, which involved an ambush at a Sai Kung beach, resulted in the…