Glass observatory deck along Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands

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...