Hong Kong authorities plan to add three new wheelchair-friendly trails in country parks next year, but users and concern groups say that more should be done to enhance accessibility so more people with disabilities can enjoy nature. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said that the three routes would offer residents short distances and scenic…
Hong Kong has recorded a roughly 11 per cent drop in the number of feral pigeons found at common gathering spots after an expanded no-feeding law took effect, according to authorities who are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) patrol robots to enhance enforcement. The number of feral pigeons stood at about 12,090 during the…
Amy Zhang is dressed in full sportswear, with sunglasses and a lightweight hiking backpack. She is one of many visiting Hong Kong’s Dragon’s Back following the social media craze in mainland China over “in-depth travels” in the city. “The beautiful merging horizon and skyline make good photos for my friend circle on WeChat and RedNote,”…
Hong Kong’s environment chief has ruled out flexible quarantine arrangements, including at home, for imported cats and dogs, but will consider extending hours and increasing the number of checkpoints for pet transport from mainland China. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan told a Legislative Council meeting on Wednesday that existing quarantine facilities are sufficient…
Hong Kong’s ombudsman is assessing the management of tourist facilities at nature spots, with its investigation aiming to enhance the city’s green tourism push. The Office of the Ombudsman said on Thursday that the investigation was prompted by media reports that essential amenities, such as toilets, were often inadequate and that the information for transport…
A traveller from Thailand has been given a two-year jail sentence in Hong Kong for smuggling 187 parrot eggs valued at an estimated HK$1.4 million, with an expert saying the seizure is part of a global uptick of such cases involving endangered species. A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted the Thai man, 30, of…
A traveller from Thailand has been given a two-year jail sentence in Hong Kong for smuggling 187 parrot eggs valued at an estimated HK$1.4 million, with an expert saying the seizure is part of a global uptick of such cases involving endangered species. A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted the Thai man, 30, of…
Hong Kong will slash the quarantine time for cats and dogs imported from mainland China from the current 120 days to 30 next month, amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department revealed on Tuesday that the new rules would take effect on…
Boosting internet connectivity at border checkpoints and raising environmental awareness in rural areas are among the improvement measures suggested by observers based on lessons learned from this year’s “Labour Day” golden week holiday for Hong Kong authorities. The recommendation comes after tourists struggled to generate QR code tickets for their trains due to an overloaded…
Hong Kong authorities will press on with a branding push for premium food through the unification of production standards and the establishment of a credible certification system in the next 12 months. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Tuesday it hoped the branding would cover different kinds of food such as agriculture, fisheries…