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TING KOK GREEN SHARELAND - REVIVING
AGRICULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL

TOURISM

Poster
CHAN Yee Ting
BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture
Department of Design and Architecture

RESEARCH BACKGROUND OBJECTIVES

The Hong Kong government’s 2024 Agricultural Priority Area Policy, there is • To blend agriculture with sustainable
a renewed focus on preserving and revitalizing agricultural landscapes. This landscape practices, creating a
project aims to create a tourist destination centered on Hakka farming culture, unique eco-tourism destination.
establishing a sustainable system that integrates long-term farming and tourism. • To cultivate a connection to
Not only will this enhance Hong Kong's tourism image, but it will also promote ecological beauty through hands-
a self-sufficient economic model. Through this initiative, we hope to pioneer a on farming, cultural workshops,
new sustainable development framework, setting a global precedent for the and nature trails
integration of culture and eco-tourism.
• To foster agriculture and promote
METHODOLOGY sustainable rural tourism.

A tourist destination was created by taking the following factors into consideration:
1. Economic:
1.1 Farmers harvested crops to local restaurants, promoting fresh
ingredients and sustainability.
1.2 Farmers sell crops directly at farmers' markets, allowing
consumers to experience freshness and seasonal flavors.
2. Social:
2.1 Agricultural education centers and museums play a vital role in
promoting organic farming and raising agricultural awareness.
They provide hands-on learning experiences, workshops, and
exhibits. ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR
2.2 Reduce farmers’ commute time significantly, allowing them to
focus more on their agricultural work. This arrangement enhances I am passionate about landscape
productivity and well-being. architecture, a multifaceted profession
2.3 Tourists engage in hands-on planting activities, immersing that enhances people’s daily lives.
themselves in the agricultural experience. Eager to enter the industry, I aim to
3. Environment keep learning and growing. I believe
3.1 Crop rotation contribution to sustainable farming and increased
resilience against pests and diseases. Improving soil health also future work opportunities will allow
promotes biodiversity. me to gain hands-on experience
3.2 Minimal-disturbance farming protects coastal ecosystems and and stay updated with industry
marine species. trends, contributing meaningfully to
sustainable and livable environments.
FINDINGS FYP Supervisor: Dr. CHAN Yin Lun

To address Hong Kong's urgent problems of ecological degradation, and
disconnect from agricultural history, this initiative aimed to show how sustainable
agritourism may revitalize neglected rural environments. We have demonstrated
through the Ting Kok case study that expired farms can be turned into useful,
multipurpose areas that promote local economies, biodiversity, and community
involvement all at once.
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