Sai Kung
Coverage of Sai Kung in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong taxi driver dies, two passengers hurt in head-on crash with bus
A Hong Kong taxi driver died and two passengers were injured after a head-on collision with a KMB bus on Hiram’s Highway in Sai Kung. The crash occurred near Pak Sha Terrace when the taxi crossed the center line, striking the bus heading toward Clear Water Bay. The driver, 64, was unconscious and trapped before being rescued and taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital.
- Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?
Hong Kong's Ham Tin Wan beach in Sai Kung was overwhelmed by 500 tents during a holiday, as mainland Chinese tourists participated in camping tours. The surge in visitors raised concerns about environmental impact, with hotpot dinners and camping gear contributing to the strain on the remote location.
- Booking system considered to protect popular Hong Kong hiking trail from crowds
Authorities in Hong Kong are considering a pilot booking system for a popular hiking trail and creating a new marine park at Sharp Island in Sai Kung due to increased crowds during mainland Chinese holidays. The proposals were submitted to a Legislative Council subcommittee by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.