CONCERNED MAINLAND CHINESE VISITORS ON THE TRAFFIC AND HEALTH ISSUES IN HONG KONG

Hong Kong considering closing shops that serve mainland Chinese tourists have complained about congestion and sanitation problems

 

In response to concerns about "bad quality" tour groups swarming such places and clients dining on the streets and outside public restrooms, Hong Kong's tourism officials are going to reject applications for outlets in several districts catering to mainland Chinese tourists.

The Travel Industry Authority reported the previous evening that its officers had examined a number of dining and sightseeing establishments for mainland tour groups in the Kowloon City and To Kwa Wan districts over the weekend. On Monday, the authority was investigating the claim.

The two-day checks were carried out after mainland tourists from tour groups were spotted this month swarming the pavements and eating on the streets, raising fears from locals about possible disruptions.