KAILAS Opens First Mountaineering Concept Store in Hong Kong, Enhancing Local Mountaineering Equipment Retail Experience

Globally renowned climbing brand KAILAS opens first store in Hong Kong to expand its mountain sports footprint

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (July 24) that globally renowned climbing brand KAILAS has opened its first mountaineering concept store in Hong Kong. Commencing soft operations at K11 MUSEA from today, the brand will bring local outdoor enthusiasts a fresh retail experience centred on mountain culture and professional mountaineering equipment.

The Head of Consumer and Hospitality of InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong, said, "As an international financial centre, Hong Kong is also blessed with exceptional and abundant ecological resources - from central business district, it takes only about half an hour to step into nature, and outdoor pursuits such as hiking and trail running are mature and widely embraced here. We welcome KAILAS to Hong Kong and hope to see more quality lifestyle brands develop here, further enriching the city's diverse retail experience."

The Head of International Business at KAILAS, Mr Chris Chen, said, "Hong Kong is a crucial pivot for KAILAS to expand its Asia-Pacific retail footprint and connect with mountain cultures around the world. Through our Hong Kong concept store, we will launch a series of courses covering trail running, hiking and rock climbing, and we hope to make the store a platform that connects the community and fosters exchange among outdoor enthusiasts."

Founded on the Mainland in 2003, KAILAS has long been dedicated to advancing mountain sports, including mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking and trail running. The brand translates real-world testing feedback from extreme environments into product design and technological innovations, supported by numerous patented technologies. As an official partner of World Climbing, formerly known as the International Federation of Sport Climbing, and several premier trail-running events, the brand is committed to advancing mountaineering and other adventure sports, providing high-performance outdoor equipment for athletes and professional enthusiasts.

For more information about KAILAS, please visit www.kailasgear.com.

Invest Hong Kong announced today (July 24) that globally renowned climbing brand KAILAS has opened its first mountaineering concept store in Hong Kong. Photo shows the new store at K11 MUSEA. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of live plant pests

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 23) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of live plant pests at the Lo Wu Control Point, seizing 500 grams of suspected illegally imported live beetles with an estimated market value of about $1,900.

Customs officers yesterday intercepted a 68-year-old incoming local woman at the Arrival Hall of the control point. Upon examination, the batch of suspected illegally imported live beetles was seized from her trolley, and she was subsequently arrested. The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds members of the public that importing any plant pest or any plant infected by or infested with a plant pest into Hong Kong without prior authorisation issued by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation is an offence.

Under the Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance, any person found guilty of illegally importing a plant pest without authorisation is liable to a maximum fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for six months.

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of live plant pests Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases