To protect public health, it is the established policy of the HKSAR Government to discourage smoking, contain the proliferation of tobacco use and minimise the impact of second-hand smoke on the public. In addition to public transport carriers and the indoor areas of restaurants, shopping malls and public places being designated as statutory no smoking areas (NSA), 272 public transport facilities in Hong Kong are also designated as NSAs.

The Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 was gazetted and came into effect on 19 September 2025 (Friday). In September this year, the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office of the Department of Health (DH) intensified its publicity efforts in tourist areas to remind both members of the public and visitors to comply with Hong Kong's tobacco control laws and foster a smoke-free environment.

Pamphlets and posters on the hazards of smoking and secondhand smoke, smoking cessation information and tobacco control legislation are produced by the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office of the Department of Health for managers of no smoking areas and the public.

• Visitors' Guide: Tobacco Control Measures in Hong Kong
• Information leaflet for tour guides/ travel agencies

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