Hong Kong launches real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung coastal trail
Hong Kong has launched its first countryside real-name reservation system, capping daily visitors to a popular trail in Sai Kung at 2,000 on select dates, with a lawmaker and a district councillor saying the move could gather data to help shape formal arrangements. The trial reservation system for visits to the Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park went live at 11am on Monday, offering…
Hong Kong has introduced a real-name reservation system for the popular Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park. The trial system caps daily visitors at 2,000 during select dates, including weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the National Day "golden week." Users must provide personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and identity documents, to secure a spot.
As of Monday afternoon, all time slots for September 5 and 6 were available, with a maximum of 500 people per session. Lawmaker Chris Ip Ngo-tung and Sai Kung district councillor Chris Cheung Mei-hung welcomed the move, emphasizing its potential to manage overcrowding and protect visitors. Ip expects the government to use the trial period to gather data and develop a formal arrangement.
Cheung suggested reserving some quotas for local residents and providing walk-in options to accommodate those unfamiliar with online registration. Tourists have expressed support for the change on social media, praising the improved experience.
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