The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) will implement a trial reservation system at the High Island Geo Trail-Po Pin Chau Section in Sai Kung on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week, from September 5 to October 7.

The department explained today that the measure aims to better manage visitor numbers and flow at the Po Pin Chau trail located in the High Island Reservoir East Dam.

The trial system applies only to the Po Pin Chau Section, and no reservation is required for entry to other areas of the East Dam. Reservations during the trial period will be free of charge.

Visitors wishing to enter the Po Pin Chau Section between 9am and 5pm on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week within the period from September 5 to October 7, must make a reservation.

The reservation system will open at 11am on August 24 for bookings for September 5 and 6.

Each two-hour period constitutes a session, with a capacity of 500 people per session and a total daily capacity of 2,000 people.

Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apart from September 5 and 6, the other dates requiring reservations are September 12, 13, 19, 20, 25 to 27, and October 1 to 7.

Visitors do not need a reservation if they go to the Po Pin Chau Section on a day other than the above dates, or if they visit the site outside of 9am-5pm.

Reservations will require real-name registration. Visitors must register in advance through Klook’s website, mobile application, or Klook WeChat mini-programme.

Each person may reserve up to five places per registration for themselves and their companions. Registrants may cancel their reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start of the reserved slot.

Visitors with valid reservations must arrive at the entrance of the Po Pin Chau Section on the reserved date and time slot. They may enter the section after their e-voucher and personal identification document are verified by on-site staff.

If there are remaining quotas for a particular time slot, walk-in visitors may complete their e-booking on-site. The AFCD will set up a counter to handle entry and visitor enquiries.

Call 2150 6693 or send an email for further details about the booking system.