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Greenpeace Urges Action on Sai Kung Overtourism Crisis

2/19/2026

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Greenpeace has urged Hong Kong authorities to implement long-term solutions to overtourism in Sai Kung after campsite overcrowding during the Lunar New Year.
On the second day of Lunar New Year, 585 tents were counted at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites, far above their 100-tent capacity.
Greenpeace said the government’s response is inadequate, addressing symptoms rather than root causes, citing past overcrowding and environmental damage.

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Greenpeace has urged Hong Kong authorities to implement long-term solutions to overtourism in Sai Kung after campsite overcrowding during the Lunar New Year.
On the second day of Lunar New Year, 585 tents were counted at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites, far above their 100-tent capacity.
Greenpeace said the government’s response is inadequate, addressing symptoms rather than root causes, citing past overcrowding and environmental damage.