Po Pin Chau booking trial sees half no-shows
SingTao · 3 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said about 660 people registered for entry on Sunday, the second day of the trial booking system for the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung, out of about 1,430 reservations that day. On Saturday, the first day of the pilot, 1,800 people had booked but only about 900 eventually registered for entry, meaning both opening days saw no-show rates of about half
Key Points
- The pilot booking system covers the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung from September 5 to October 7 on weekends, Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week
- The daily quota under the trial is 2,000 places, but actual attendance on the first two days was well below that ceiling
- On Sunday, around 1,430 people reserved visits and about 660 registered for entry, including people who made bookings on site.
- On Saturday, 1,800 people made reservations and about 900 registered for entry, also including on-site bookings
- The department said it would step up visitor management, patrols and enforcement around East Dam and the Po Pin Chau section during the trial.
Why It Matters
The early no-show pattern could affect how the government assesses whether the quota is set at the right level and how access to popular country park sites should be managed over peak holiday periods. The department has said it will review the trial in full after the National Day Golden Week to help shape a longer-term countryside management strategy.