Glass observatory deck along Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands
About 7,000 people visited the glass walkway on weekend after its opening, with numbers peaking at 16,000 on New Year’s Day
A new glass walkway in a recently opened section of the promenade in Hong Kong’s Eastern district has drawn tens of thousands of people in its first week, with the daily peak reaching 16,000, according to authorities.
The glass observatory deck, which offers visitors a view of the harbour beneath, was part of the final 1.1km (0.68-mile) North Point section of the East Coast Boardwalk.
The section opened on December 29, completing the 13km promenade after 16 years of planning and construction.
Measuring about 18.5 metres (60.7 feet) long, the deck has become the main attraction, with long lines of visitors eager to try the walkway over the past weekend and public holiday since it opened.
The deck is open from 10am to 6pm daily. Visitors must wear shoe covers provided on-site for safety and protection of the glass surface.
In a reply to the Post, a Development Bureau spokeswoman said staff were present to guide the public on the “code of conduct” for the glass deck, with additional personnel deployed on weekends.