Po Toi O Section Draws Over 2,300 Daily Reservations During Mid-Autumn Festival
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) released visitor data showing that the Po Toi O section of Sai Kung Geopark drew significant crowds during this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival and weekend period. An average of 2,360 people made reservations daily, while approximately 1,170 visitors actually arrived each day, representing nearly 50 percent of reserved slots .
Key Points
- Average daily reservations reached 2,360 during the three-day period, with actual visits at 1,170 people per day
- Peak visitor hours concentrated between 10am and 2pm; most visitors completed verification without waiting
- AFCD deployed additional staff for entry verification and released instant booking quotas as needed
- Drones monitored trails and viewing platforms, broadcasting safety reminders and prohibiting barrier-crossing
- Photo checkpoints were established at the East Dam section to disperse visitor flow
Why It Matters
The visitor management strategy proved effective during this trial period, providing valuable data for handling the much larger National Day Golden Week influx. With reservation slots for some Golden Week dates already fully booked , authorities face pressure to maintain the balance between accessibility and safety at one of Hong Kong's most popular geological attractions.
The visitor management strategy proved effective during this trial period, providing valuable data for handling the much larger National Day Golden Week influx. With reservation slots for some Golden Week dates already fully booked , authorities face pressure to maintain the balance between accessibility and safety at one of Hong Kong's most popular geological attractions.