More shall be built: Tourists complain of inadequate toilets in HK
A Ta Kung Pao journalist visited the public toilets outside Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier's plaza and observed a long queue outside the women's restroom. Gu, a local resident, expressed that as this is a tourist area with many elderly people and children, the number of toilet stalls should be adjusted accordingly, suggesting a minimum ratio of 10 women's stalls to 9 men's stalls.
A female mainland visitor candidly stated, "It's so inconvenient here; there are too many people. Considering the large number of visitors in this tourist area, they should definitely build more toilets!" She revealed that in a large shopping mall in the tourist area, she once waited for as long as 20 minutes before entering a stall. "It was really uncomfortable, nevertheless there was no other choice but to wait. I hope they can build more toilets!"
Komal, a female tourist from Fiji who was queuing for the toilet, saw the reporter interviewing people about the long wait and bluntly said, "I think they should build more toilets here. I've been waiting in line for a long time!" Due to the large number of people waiting, Komal had already waited for nearly 15 minutes and felt that it was extremely inconvenient for visitors. As Hong Kong is a tourist city, she hopes that more toilets could be built. For toilets specifically set for women, more attention should be paid to details such as space and facilities.
The journalist of Ta Kung Pao conducted a survey in the tourist-heavy areas with abundant big shopping malls in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. The most satisfactory mall toilet on Hong Kong Island was chosen by over 40% of respondents as Hysan Place in Causeway Bay. The IFC Mall (International Finance Centre) and Times Square in Causeway Bay received approximately 34% and 32% of votes respectively. Pacific Place garnered about 22% of votes, and Sogo Department Store only received about 13%. As for toilets in major malls in Kowloon, Harbour City and K11 Musea were equally favored by both locals and tourists, each receiving a vote rate of 42%. In the New Territories, the most popular toilet was located at YOHO Mall, receiving a vote rate of approximately 40%.
(Source: Ta Kung Pao)
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