Unlicensed tour groups from mainland China are reportedly overwhelming Hong Kong's campsites during holiday periods, causing significant environmental strain. During a recent "golden week" break, hundreds of visitors at Ham Tin Wan campsite led to issues such as clogged public bathrooms and increased waste. This influx highlights concerns about uncontrolled tourism impact on local natural resources.

Members of unlicensed hiking tours were among the hundreds of visitors who packed into Hong Kong’s Ham Tin Wan campsite on the second day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” break. The sink at the scenic Sai Kung hotspot’s only public bathroom was left clogged by food scraps after some visitors opted for hotpot, among other options. On Saturday evening, a South China Morning Post reporter estimated there were about 500 tents at the campsite. According to the Agriculture, Fisheries and.....