2025 Qingming Festival Road Closure and Congestion Avoidance Guide | Travel Tips for Non-Tomb Sweepers to Avoid Traffic Jams
During the Qingming Festival, special traffic control measures will be implemented around many cemeteries in Hong Kong. In addition to those who come to sweep tombs, these traffic measures may affect the daily travel of citizens who do not plan to sweep tombs, causing congestion or detours
If you plan to travel during the Qingming Festival, whether for work, shopping, or weekend leisure, it's essential to stay informed about road closures and avoid affected sections to prevent getting stuck in long traffic jams or being unable to reach your destination. Below arekey road closure information for the Qingming Festival, along withon how to plan your trip and avoid crowdsof tomb sweepers.
Major areas affected during the Qingming Festival
According to the traffic measures announced by the government,the road closures during the Qingming Festival will mainly affect cemeteries, crematoriums, and surrounding roads, including:
Hong Kong Island
· Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery (Cape Collinson Road, Lin Cheng Road)
Road closures:Liancheng Road*, Cape Collinson Road East*, Cape Collinson Road West*, side roads to Memorial Garden/Crematorium (except hearses and vehicles carrying passengers to funerals), and Huan Cui Lane (except vehicles entering Hing Wah Plaza) are closed.
* Excluding franchised buses, minibuses 16A, 16M, 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with permits, and vehicles traveling to Wan Tsui Estate/Lin Tsui Estate
· Pok Fu Lam (Victoria Road, Kam Su Street)
Road closure:Victoria Road is partially closed.
· Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery (Pelham Road, Shek Pai Wan Road)
Road closures:Belle Road and Shek Pai Wan Road are closed.
Kowloon District
· Diamond Hill Chinese Permanent Cemetery (Yu Hua Street, Po Kong Village Road)
Road closures:The access road to the crematorium and Yuk Wah Street east of Yuk Hok Lane to Tsz Wan Shan Road will be closed (except for hearses, funeral vehicles, private cars and taxis).
Detour:Vehicles must travel south along Po Kong Tsuen Road to Fung Shing Street/Fu Shan Estate parking lot, or north to Hung King Garden parking lot; right turns are prohibited in many places (such as from Fung Shing Street to Po Kong Tsuen Road, northbound).
· Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery (Ko Chiu Road)
Road closure:Gaochao Road is completely closed.
· St. Raphael Catholic Cemetery, Cheung Sha Wan (Yung Ming Street, Yu Chau West Street)
Road closure:Yung Ming Street and the unnamed road connecting to the cemetery will be closed (except for hearses, funeral vehicles, staff vehicles, and vehicles with permits).
New Territories
· Kwai Tsing (Wing Yin Street, Wing Hau Street)
Road closures:Wing Yin Street and Wing Hau Street (March 22, 29, April 5, 12-13, 7:00 to 17:00, except for hearses and franchised buses); Wing Tak Street southbound (from Universal Bay to Wing Shun Street), Wing Shun Street (from Wing Tak Street to Kwai Hei Street), and Wing Hau Street (March 23, 30, April 4, 6, 7:00 to 17:00, except for hearses, franchised buses, taxis, and minibuses).
Detour:Yongji Road (from Kwai Hei Street to Yongjian Road) will be changed to one-way southbound. Vehicles are not allowed to enter Yongji Road via Kwai Hei Street (March 23, 30, April 4, 6, 7:00 to 17:00).
· Sha Tin (Lower Shing Mun Road, Tao Fung Shan Road)
Road closures:Lower Shing Gate Road (from Yau On Street to Fu Shan Crematorium), Yau On Street, Yau Ting Street (except for hearses, funeral vehicles, minibus 64K, vehicles belonging to residents of Pak Tin Districts 2-5 and Lakeview Garden), Pai Tau Street (west of Sheung Wo Che Road); Tao Fung Shan Road (north of Paramount Road, except for vehicles belonging to Tao Fung Shan residents and workers).
Detour:Daofengshan Road (from Songling Road to Paramount) will be converted to a single-lane two-way road.
*Some public transport services will be adjusted; the public is advised to avoid these areas and check the Transport Department for the latest information. Parking is also restricted, such as no parking on Yuk Wah Street
· Tsuen Wan Chinese Eternal Cemetery
Road closures:Wing Yin Street, Wing Hau Street (except hearses and franchised buses), Wing Tak Street southbound (from Universal Harbour to Wing Shun Street), and Wing Shun Street (from Wing Tak Street to Kwai Hei Street) are closed (except hearses, franchised buses, taxis, and minibuses).
Detour:Yongji Road (from Kwai Hei Street to Yongjian Road) will be changed to a one-way southbound route. Vehicles are not allowed to enter Yongji Road via Kwai Hei Street.
· Heheshi Cemetery (Qiaotou Road, Mingxian Road)
Road closures:Bridgehead Road (except for hearses, tour buses transporting people to the crematorium, funeral parlor vehicles, and franchised buses), Ming Yin Road (except for franchised buses), Wo Ka Lou Road, and access roads within the cemetery will be closed.
Detour:Northbound on Baihe Road is prohibited from turning right near Peng Ying Xian Guan and heading south. Southbound on Baihe Road is prohibited from turning right near Fanling Station parking lot.
· Shaling Cemetery (Lo Wu Road, Shaling Road)
Road closures:Lo Wu Road (from Man Kam To Road to 280 meters west, except for Lo Wu Village residents and vehicles in the Lo Wu MTR station parking lot) and Sha Ling Road (except for Sha Ling residents' vehicles) are closed.
· Qingshan Cemetery (Qingxin Path, Qingsongguan Road)
Road closures:Qingxin Trail and the Qingsongguan/Qingsongxianyuan access road are closed.
Detour:Qingsongguan Road (from Qinglin Road to Xinfu Road) will be changed to one-way northbound, and Xinfu Road (from Liangxin Street to Qingsongguan Road) will be changed to one-way westbound.
· Tsang Tsui Columbarium (Nanwan Road)
Road closure:Nim Wan Road (from Wing Long Road to the passageway) is closed (except for franchised buses, MTR buses, taxis, vehicles heading to the New Territories West Landfill/T.PARK, and vehicles with permits).
These areas will not only have roads closed, but some public transportation will also be modified. Citizens are advised to avoid going to the affected areas during the road closure period
4 Tips to Help You Avoid Traffic Jams During Qingming Festival
1. Avoid the Kaifeng area and choose an alternative route
During the Qingming Festival, many major roads will be closed, and even those not visiting cemeteries may find themselves unable to travel to these areas due to traffic restrictions. If your destination is near a cemetery, it is recommended to plan alternative routes in advance, such as:
✔ Chai Wan/Cape Collinson Road affected ➝ Avoid Chai Wan Road, alternatively viathe Eastern CorridororTaikoo area.
✔ Diamond Hill/Tseung Kwan O road closure ➝ Usethe Kwun Tong BypassorCheung Lam Tunnelto avoid congestion.
✔ Castle Peak/Wo Hop Shek Cemetery traffic control ➝ Usethe Tai Lam TunnelorFanling Highway.
If you need to travel to the affected areas, please checkGoogle Mapsorthe Transport Department's real-time traffic informationfor the latest traffic conditions.
2. Avoid peak tomb-sweeping times and travel during off-peak hours
The peak period for tomb sweeping during the Qingming Festival is mainly from10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, during which time the traffic around the cemetery will be particularly congested.
✔ Avoid going out between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM; instead, go out after 3:00 PM or before 7:00 AM.
✔ If you need to take public transportation, choose off-peak hours to reduce waiting time.
3. Public transportation will be rerouted; alternative routes will be available
Many buses and minibuses will be rerouted due to road closures. If you usually use public transportation, remember to check the route changes in advance. For example:
Citybus route 388 and KMB route 14S will have additional shuttle services. Some routes may be rerouted due to road closures at cemeteries.
The areas around MTR stations will become even more crowded . It is advisable to avoid popular cemetery-sweeping spots such as Tiu Keng Ling Station, Diamond Hill Station, and Chai Wan Station.
Alternative options:
✔ Takethe MTR directly toyour destination to avoid transferring to buses or minibuses.
✔ Useshared bicycles or motorcyclesto flexibly avoid congested roads.
4. Choose shopping malls and tourist attractions with fewer crowds
Because many people will be visiting cemeteries during the Qingming Festival,some popular shopping malls and tourist attractions will be less crowded. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can choose to:
Hiking and long-distance travel: places like Sai Kung High Island Reservoir and Mui Wo Phoenix Trail are less affected by road closures.
Shopping malls: Areas less affected include K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui, Langham Place in Mong Kok, and Pop Corn in Tseung Kwan O.
Island hopping: During the Qingming Festival, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau, and other places were not too crowded.
In addition, since many people go out to sweep tombs, restaurants and some entertainment venues are relatively less crowded, making them suitable for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends
Conclusion: Plan ahead for a smooth trip
Qingming Festival is an important traditional festival in Hong Kong. Whether you visit graves or not, you should check the road closure arrangements in advance and avoid congested areas to ensure a smooth journey