Tourism Study Interim Report
Opportunities
Enhancement Of Tourist Attractions & Planning
- creation of a cluster of attractions in the Sai Kung town area/gateway (hub & spoke)
- New Town Centre as a catalyst for the further development and modernization of Sai Kung Town (tourist friendly)
- Creation of a Sai Kung district logo/tag-line
- Creation of an icon (e.g. the world’s tallest Tin Hau statue for SK)
- Development of islands (Yim Tin Tsai Kiu Tsui & others)
Tourist Infrastructure
- Re-development of the Jockey Club public car park to its full potential with commercial and tourism uses
- Development of the 2nd pier in the SK Town with a board walk linking to Yeung Chau Island
- Provision of an amphitheatre/open-air performance area
- Accommodation
- Up-scale boutique hotel/resort/spa (small volume, high yield)
- B&Bs for backpackers
- Develop site feasibility studies
- Organize and control “kaito” service
Environmental Preservation & Conservation
- Development of Yeung Chau Island with nature walking trails and connection to and incorporation of the promenade
- Featuring Sai Kung’s origins & heritage in general
- WWF’s SOS proposal for “no-take” zone in Inner Port Shelter: support in principal (encourage recreational fishing)
- Housing beautification (linking temple to pier) streetscape enhancement
Others
- Tourism ambassador program for SK residents/community/schools: e.g. walking tours, information centre support
- Featuring of SK-based businesses e.g. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Ltd. (snacks)
- Site-specific artistic events & carnivals
- Artists-in-residence program