The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is to introduce measures on tourist flow management on campus following an influx of visitors from the mainland.
Local media have reported on the grounds being as “crowded as Disney,” with mainland tourists barging into lecture halls for photo-taking during lectures.
The Pok Fu Lam campus has sky-rocketed in popularity among Chinese tourists following recommendations on social media platform Xiaohongshu.
But residents and students have long complained of the influx of crowds, queues for the MTR and disturbances, leading to signs across campus reminding visitors that facilities are for the enjoyment of students.
A Thursday press release from HKU said details would be revealed soon but would include official guided tours.
It stated that it was seeking to ensure an “environment conducive to teaching and learning for HKU members and openness to tourists wishing to explore the campus and history of the University,” and would monitor the results.
Corrections:
29/3/2024: An early version of this headline referred to mainland tourists, whilst the policy itself only refers to tourists. We apologise for the error.
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