The ongoing pro-democracy protest actions in Hong Kong have now become an additional attraction among tourists in this busy Asian city.

Dubbed as "protest tourism," it seems that protesters have gained the attention of visiting tourists in Hong Kong. It was observed that many independent tourists get into the protest areas to take pictures or just simply observe the ongoing rally. Tourists on private tours were also monitored in protest zones.

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A large number of protesters are monitored in the districts of Admiralty and Wanchai.

There are also big chunks of protesters in Harcourt Road, Connaught Road Central and the Gloucester Road. Only pedestrians are allowed to enter these areas.

Other protest zones in Hong Kong include the Edinburgh Place Central, Yee Wo Street, Percival Street and the Causeway Bay which is just outside the major shopping mall SOGO.

Protest actions are also monitored reaching the Victoria Harbour to Kowloon, including spots of Nathan Road in Mong Kok as well as certain areas in Argyle Street.

Accordingly, many tourists in Hong Kong now include these protest zones in their itinerary around the city.

Meanwhile, tourists and pedestrians were assured that travelling to and within these protest zones are generally safe. This also includes Hong Kong's public transportation.

The MTR Metro Rail Network spokesperson said that "we have been working closely with the Transport Department and the police to ensure safe operation of our train system. We have robust contingency plans to handle events that may occur."

"If there is a need to adjust train service or temporarily close station entrances for any reason, we will communicate this information to our passengers through different channels such as public announcement at stations, traffic news and electronic media," he added.

There are some commercial centers and banks along these protest areas, however, that opted to close their businesses due to the ongoing protest rallies.

TagsHong Kong, Protest, Rally, tourist attraction