Residents in 2 villages can turn houses fully into tourist sites under pilot scheme (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong's pilot scheme allows residents in two villages to turn homes into tourist sites without prior approval, aiming to boost rural tourism and economic activities.

• Hong Kong residents in two villages can convert entire houses into tourist sites without prior application.
• Pilot scheme aims to boost rural tourism and expand to other areas if effective.
• Current rules only allow ground-floor restaurants and shops in village-type zones.