Trial Reservation System Launches at Po Pin Chau Section to Manage Visitor Numbers

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to implement trial reservation system at Po Pin Chau Section

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (August 21) that a trial reservation system will be implemented at the High Island Geo Trail-Po Pin Chau Section of the High Island Reservoir East Dam in Sai Kung (see attached illustration) on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week, from September 5 to October 7, to better manage visitor numbers and flow. The trial system applies only to the Po Pin Chau Section, and no reservation is required for entry to other areas of the High Island Reservoir East Dam. Reservations during the trial period will be free of charge.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Photo source: reference image

Implementation dates and quotas

Visitors wishing to enter the Po Pin Chau Section between 9am and 5pm on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week within the period from September 5 to October 7, must make a reservation. Each two-hour period constitutes a session, with a capacity of 500 people per session and a total daily capacity of 2 000 people. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The dates requiring reservations are September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 25 to 27, and October 1 to 7. Apart from the dates specified above, and outside the hours of 9am to 5pm, visitors do not need a reservation to visit the Po Pin Chau Section.

The reservation system will open at 11am on August 24 (Monday) for bookings for September 5 and 6. Thereafter, the system will open for reservations every Monday at 11am, accepting reservations for the weekend or Golden Week one week later, thus allowing visitors to plan their trips in advance.

Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Booking platform

Reservations will require real-name registration. Visitors must register in advance through the Klook platform, which includes the website (klook.com/en-US/activity/226636-high-island-geo-trail-po-pin-chau/), mobile application, and Klook WeChat mini-program. Each person may reserve up to five places per registration for themselves and their accompanying persons. In addition to receiving an e-voucher (containing a QR code) via email, registrants can also access the e-voucher on the relevant application or WeChat mini-program. Registrants may cancel their reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start of the reserved time slot.

Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

On-site verification

Visitors with valid reservations are required to arrive at the entrance of the Po Pin Chau Section on the reserved date and time slot, and present their e-voucher and personal identification document to on-site staff for verification to gain entry. If quotas remain available during a particular time slot, walk-in visitors may complete their e-booking on-site. The AFCD will set up a counter at the entrance of the Po Pin Chau Section to handle entry and visitor enquiries.

To ensure that members of the public and visitors are aware of these new measures, the Government will step up publicity through various channels. For introduction, transportation information, and the latest updates on the High Island Geo Trail-Po Pin Chau Section, please visit the webpage (hiking.gov.hk/ppcbooking?lang=en-us). Members of the public and visitors may inquire about the details of the reservation system by email at ppcbooking@afcd.gov.hk or by phone at 2150 6693 (available daily from 9am to 5pm).

Po Pin Chau, Photo source: online image

CA launches public consultation on renewal of sound broadcasting licences

The following is issued on behalf of the Communications Authority:

The Communications Authority (CA) announced today (October 7) the commencement of a two-month public consultation on the renewal of sound broadcasting licences.

The sound broadcasting licences of Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited (CRHK) and Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited (Metro) are due to expire on August 25, 2028. CRHK and Metro have submitted their licence renewal applications to the CA. In accordance with the requirements under the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106) (TO) and the established procedures, the CA will carry out an assessment of the licensees' past performance and collect public views through various means, including carrying out a two-month public consultation, an opinion survey, an online public hearing (OPH) and focus group discussions. The CA will take into account the licensees' performances and renewal proposals, views of the sector and public, the latest industry developments, etc, and make recommendations on the licence renewal applications to the Chief Executive in Council by May 2027.

Members of the public may give their views through various means, including written submissions during the period from October 7 to December 6, 2026 (by email: radio-pc@ofca.gov.hk, fax: 2507 2219 or mail: Office of the Communications Authority (Attn: Broadcasting Section 33), 20/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong); and/or by participating in the OPH which will be held on November 7, 2026. For the OPH registration arrangements and the information on the licensees' services, please visit the dedicated webpage on the CA's website.

The sound broadcasting licences of CRHK and Metro are valid for 12 years from August 26, 2016, to August 25, 2028. As required by their licences, the two licensees have submitted their licence renewal applications to the CA not less than 24 months before the expiry of the validity period of their licences. Having regard to the expiry of the two licences on the same date, the CA will carry out a consolidated review exercise for their renewal applications in accordance with the TO and the established procedures.

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