Hong Kong’s East Dam draws thousands during Labour Day holiday
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 04:56 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Hong Kong's East Dam to view its rare volcanic rock columns at the start of the five-day Labour Day 'golden week' holiday. A lawmaker has suggested charging an entrance fee to maintain the Unesco global geopark.
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