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‘Tree‑hanging’ photo trend in Hong Kong’s Long Ke Wan draws heavy criticism online

Many tourists who flock to the city’s MacLehose Trail on weekends and holidays are there to take match photos that have gone viral on the RedNote social media platform.

Published: 9:00am, 18 Apr 2026

Hong Kong’s country parks have seen a rising number of tourists from mainland China in recent years. The MacLehose Trail attracts particularly large crowds on weekends and holidays because of its scenic blend of mountains and sea. But a recent trend where tourists take photos of themselves hugging or even hanging from the trees has triggered heated debate online.