Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Hong Kong experienced heavy downpours with a risk of flooding, leading to the cancellation of an amber rainstorm warning. Conditions are expected to improve during the Tuen Ng Festival, with sunny intervals and hotter weather forecast for the weekend.
Hong Kong's Ham Tin Wan beach was overrun with 500 tents during Labour Day, raising concerns about balancing ecotourism with conservation and sustainable tourism practices.
Hong Kong authorities have assured that a planned marine park around Sharp Island will protect most coral reefs, addressing Greenpeace's concerns about insufficient coverage. Underwater mapping confirmed major coral spots fall within the proposed 63-hectare boundary.
Hong Kong authorities are considering a pilot booking system for popular hiking routes and a new marine park at Sharp Island due to large crowds during mainland Chinese holidays. The aim is to control visitor numbers, protect trails, and improve visitor experience.
Three elderly hikers (70s) missing in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, found after 12-hour rescue; no hospital treatment needed.
A backpacker has shared photos of herself holding a MacLehose Trail sign apparently removed from its metal stand during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday, drawing criticism from Hong Kong internet users. In one of two photos posted on her RedNote account, “2 star”, on Monday, the woman is seen holding the wooden panel, with a caption reading: “This is my favourite tourist picture” and a hashtag for Po Pin Chau, a well-known natural landmark in Sai Kung and a popular destination for...
Hundreds of visitors, including unlicensed tour groups, packed the Ham Tin Wan campsite in Sai Kung during the Labour Day 'golden week', leading to facility congestion and sanitation issues.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 31-year-old taxi driver for dangerous driving on the first day of the Labour Day golden week holiday after he was caught reaching speeds of 160km/h and completing a 42km journey in just 30 minutes. Officers went undercover as tourists at Sai Kung Country Park to gather evidence after the driver frequently uploaded videos of dangerous driving online.
Mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong's Sharp Island for its tombolo also gained an appreciation for local coral reefs and marine life, thanks to increased government promotion and protection efforts.
Hong Kong's catering sector anticipates a 5% year-on-year business increase during the Labour Day golden week (May 1-5), driven by mainland Chinese visitors' growing interest in hiking and sailing yachts. Industry leaders say the trend is benefiting seafood restaurants in Sai Kung and outlying islands, while Middle East tensions inadvertently helping by pushing travelers toward shorter regional trips.
Hong Kong's Oxfam Trailwalker will open registration for its 2026 edition next Wednesday. To mark its 50th anniversary, organizers are adding a new 20km category to complement the traditional 100km race.
Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced extra protection measures for Cheung Chau island during the Labour Day holiday, deploying 11 officers and 5 marine staff daily. The department is seeking to turn the bio-sensitive tourist area into a marine protected region to enforce conservation laws. An estimated 1,000 visitors daily are expected during the five-day golden week, with 6 million passenger trips projected across all entry points.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced extra protection measures for Cheung Chau island during the Labour Day golden week, deploying 11 officers and five marine staff to patrol and monitor visitor behaviour. The department is seeking to turn the bio-sensitive area into a marine protected region to enforce conservation laws. An estimated 1,000 visitors daily are expected during the holiday period, while Hong Kong anticipates 6 million passenger trips from May 1-5.
A former Hong Kong prison officer Tam, 33, has admitted to severely wounding an inmate by thrusting a stick into his rectum at Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung. The assault occurred on December 26, 2023, after the victim sprinkled baby powder on Tam during a bingo game. Tam led Chiu to a staircase and ordered him to bend down before the attack.
A 46-year-old woman was rescued by a passing fishing boat after slipping and falling into the sea while taking photos at Fat Tong Mun Lighthouse in Sai Kung on Sunday morning.
