Mainland Chinese travelers flock to Hong Kong's East Dam amid the 'golden week', a significant holiday period.
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The High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, attracted a horde of mainland Chinese tourists on the initial day of the Labour Day holiday. The East Dam, a hotspot favored by mainland visitors and popularized through social media platforms, was patrolled by both police officers and staff from the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department.
Patrick Lai Chuen-chi, acting director of the department, and Jackie Yip Yin, assistant director, paid a visit to the East Dam on Thursday. In a social media post, the department stated that they would keep a close eye on visitor numbers in the coming days and regularly update their social media pages with the latest happenings at the site.
A journalist from The Post spotted large crowds at the site, with the majority of visitors being from the mainland. Among them was Felix Lee, a 30-year-old tourist from Guangdong, who was there to embark on a hiking adventure on the MacLehose Trail.
The charm of High Island Reservoir, specifically the East Dam, extends to its natural allure. Offering engaging outdoor activities like hiking and captivating geological formations, it draws a significant number of tourists seeking thrilling adventures amid serene landscapes [1][2]. The influx of visitors and the necessary measures to manage the congestion can be attributed to its popularity on mainland social media and improved logistical responses. These efforts include a heavy police presence [1][2], increased transport capacity [4], real-time monitoring, and enforcement against illegal transport [4].
- The East Dam at the High Island Reservoir, a popular destination on mainland social media, drew a large crowd of mainland Chinese tourists, including a hiker named Felix Lee from Guangdong, who were drawn by the natural allure and engaging outdoor activities.
- During the Labour Day holiday, the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department deployed staff to patrol the East Dam to manage visitor numbers, maintaining a close eye on the situation and updating their social media pages regularly.
- The influx of tourists at the High Island Reservoir, coupled with the necessary measures to manage congestion, can be attributed to its popularity on mainland social media and improved logistical responses, such as a heavy police presence, increased transport capacity, real-time monitoring, and enforcement against illegal transport.
- The culture of traveling, especially to picturesque destinations like the High Island Reservoir and its East Dam, has become an integral part of many people's lifestyles, offering a blend of thrilling adventures amid serene landscapes.
