Hong Kong to block off parts of Sharp Island shore to protect corals over break

‘Toothless tiger’: Greenpeace criticises gov’t measures at Hong Kong geopark island ahead of Golden Week holiday

Greenpeace has called the HK government's planned measures at Sai Kung's Sharp Island "a toothless tiger," as authorities predict a daily influx of 1,000 visitors to the ecological hotspot during China’s Golden Week holiday in May.

Hong Kong to block off parts of Sharp Island shore to protect corals over break

Authorities expect 1,000 visitors in the area each day during the coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.

Hong Kong Strengthens Ecotourism Management During Labour Day Golden Week

Hong Kong authorities are strengthening visitor management and environmental protection measures at several popular nature sites ahead of the Mainland’s Labour Day Golden Week from 1 to 5 May 2026. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced new operational arrangements covering Sai Kung East Country Park, Sharp Island and Shui Hau on Lantau Island […]

AFCD to deploy drones to monitor visitor activity in Sai Kung country parks over May Day holiday period

AFCD plan to use drones to monitor tourist numbers and activities during the upcoming May Day holiday; team up with WWF to provide guides.