Tour groups pose at Sha Tau Kok on June 3. The historic town, located on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, opened its doors to tour agencies this year as part of a scheme to promote eco-tourism. Photo: Dickson Lee
Tour groups pose at Sha Tau Kok on June 3. The historic town, located on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, opened its doors to tour agencies this year as part of a scheme to promote eco-tourism. Photo: Dickson Lee
Jasper Law Ting-tak
Opinion

Opinion

Jasper Law Ting-tak

Local tourism boom requires better management of Hong Kong’s northern hotspots

  • While a renewed appreciation for the countryside is welcome, the rise in traffic and burden on local infrastructure needs addressing
  • The creation of dedicated bus routes and development of public services could help to open up hidden gems while respecting nature and local communities

Tour groups pose at Sha Tau Kok on June 3. The historic town, located on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, opened its doors to tour agencies this year as part of a scheme to promote eco-tourism. Photo: Dickson Lee
Tour groups pose at Sha Tau Kok on June 3. The historic town, located on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, opened its doors to tour agencies this year as part of a scheme to promote eco-tourism. Photo: Dickson Lee
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