Key facts
- Installations on Lugard Road and Harlech Road have drawn complaints.
- Hikers described the fittings as intrusive and likened them to dumpling shapes.
- Lawmaker Chan Hok-fung called for broader public and lawmaker consultation.
- The Tourism Board stated it would review arrangements and conduct wider consultation.
A planned light-and-shadow trail along Lugard Road and Harlech Road on Hong Kong's Peak has sparked controversy due to complaints that the new fixtures are an eyesore and detract from the natural setting. Hikers have criticized the intrusive hardware, including stone kerbs and iron posts, as well as trees wrapped with lanterns. The installations are part of a new initiative by the Tourism Board to replace a previous light show. Concerns have also been raised about potential night crowds and litter. Legislative Councillor Chan Hok-fung has echoed these worries, stating the routes are popular hiking corridors and that the project risks feeling out of place. He has urged the Tourism Board to widen its consultation process to include more lawmakers and the public. The board has acknowledged the feedback and stated it will continue discussions, review arrangements, and conduct broader consultation.