Hong Kong’s South Lantau tourism planning to draw from mainland China, overseas: authorities
- Wu Kwok-yuen, head of the Sustainable Lantau Office, cites Beijing’s Great Wall National Park and Australia’s Phillip Island Nature Parks as models
Hong Kong will look to overseas and mainland China national parks as a reference for the development of South Lantau into a tourist destination, authorities have said.
Wu Kwok-yuen, head of the Sustainable Lantau Office, said on Monday that authorities would draw inspiration from outside the city while elaborating on a proposal to turn four rural areas on Lantau Island into an “eco-recreation corridor”.
“We will take reference from Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia by building a treetop walkway in Pui O, while Setonaikai National Park in Japan will serve as a model for adapting virtual reality in Shek Pik,” Wu told a radio programme.
He added the department would avoid construction in locations with the highest ecological values.
“For Cheung Sha, we will refer to Beijing Great Wall National Park, and build a ropeway, rope adventure and so on near to Cheung Sha Park,” Wu added.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Monday the updated South Lantau plan aimed to provide more scenic spots while allowing tourists to “explore and experience more”.