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Hong Kong to cordon off parts of Sharp Island shoreline to protect corals over “golden week” break

Authorities will step up security as 1,000 visitors are expected in the area each day during the holiday.

Published: 7:20pm, 30 Apr 2026

Hong Kong authorities will block off parts of Sharp Island’s shoreline in Sai Kung to protect its coral reef ahead of China’s Labour Day “golden week”, and its expected surge of visitors from the mainland, starting May 1, 2026.

Hong Kong to cordon off parts of Sharp Island shoreline to protect corals over “golden week” break

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Authorities will step up security as 1,000 visitors are expected in the area each day during the holiday.

Authorities will step up security as 1,000 visitors are expected in the area each day during the holiday.