University of Hong Kong to require tourists to register before entering campus amid complaints about visitors


by Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP— The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will soon require tourists to register ahead of entering the campus, amid student and staff complaints over an increasing number of visitors coming to the school to take photos and sight see. Starting from May, all tourists must register in advance to visit the campus on Monday to Saturday […]

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