Nature Parks

Hong Kong Wetland Park

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.wetlandpark.com

term:

Nature Parks

This world-class ecotourism attraction demonstrates the diversity of Hong Kong's wetlands, and the importance of conservation. It's a 61-hectare site with user-friendly facilities such as the stream walk, succession walk, mangrove boardwalk and bird hides. The exhibition galleries include displays about wetlands worldwide, a wetland television studio, and various audio-visual shows. It is also the permanent home of Pui Pui, the infamous Yuen Long crocodile which was caught in the nearby Shan Pui River in 2004.

phone2:

3152 2666

address:

Wetland Park Road, Tin Shui Wai

openinghours:

Open 10am-5pm. Closed Tue, no entry after 4pm

phone:

2708 8885

Kadoorie Farm

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.kfbg.org.hk

term:

Nature Parks

Don't let the term farm mislead you: although there are ducks, pigs, deer and vegetable plots here, Kadoorie Farm is a wild and beautiful place. As well as the farmyard animals, you'll find leopard cats, flamingoes, predatory birds and indigenous species such as the Hong Kong newt and paradise fish. Catch the shuttle bus to the upper part of the farm, and you'll find beautiful waterfalls, an orchid haven, untouched craggy hillsides and fantastic views. Booking advisable. Bus 64K or taxi from Tai Po Market KCR station.

address:

Lam Kam Rd., Tai Po

openinghours:

Open 9:30am-5pm (No entry after 4pm)

phone:

2483 7200

Kerry Lake Egret Nature Park

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.taipokau.org

term:

Nature Parks

Set in 23 acres of diversified habitats with abundant wildlife, Kerry Lake Egret Nature Park features a mangrove swamp, a lagoon, streams, freshwater ponds and nature woodland. There are also activity programs for different age groups, such as Survival, Young Naturalist, Urban Fisherman, Fishing Wonderland and Nature Apocalypse. It's a four-minute walk from the Tai Po Kau Forest Nature Reserve, a prime site for watching woodland birds.

address:

2 Hung Lam Drive, Tai Po

openinghours:

Open daily 1pm-6pm

phone:

2657 6657

Lions Nature Education Centre

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.hknature.net/lnec/eng

term:

Nature Parks

This beautiful, family-friendly garden features a butterfly house, arboretum, rock and mineral garden, dog-exercise park, forest walk, dragonfly pond with more than 100 species, Shell House displaying more than 5,000 shells, medicinal garden, fields of seasonal and exotic vegetables, and an organic vegetable garden, the produce of which is sold at weekends.

address:

Hiram's Highway, near Pak Kong, Sai Kung

openinghours:

Open daily 9:30am-5pm. Closed Tue

phone:

2792 2234

Mai Po Nature Reserve

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.wwf.org.hk/eng/maipo

term:

Nature Parks

The fish ponds and wetlands of the Mai Po marshes, near Yuen Long, are a haven for migratory birds, including the critically endangered black-faced spoonbill, the Dalmatian pelican and oriental stork, as well as more common herons, egrets and other waterbirds. Managed by the World Wide Fund for Nature, the reserve has 24 traditionally operated shrimp ponds, possibly the only such ponds left in southern China. Contact the WWFHK to arrange for guided tours.

address:

Mai Po Village, Sin Tin, near Yuen Long

openinghours:

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun & PH 9am-6pm.

phone:

2526 4473

Tai Po Kau Forest Nature Reserve

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Nature Parks

It's a jungle out there. Once home to tigers, Tai Po Kau has some of the densest subtropical forest in Hong Kong, thanks to a plantation begun in 1926 and protection since 1946. There's a good, color-coded system of trails for all abilities, a picnic area beside a small dam, burbling streams, and some of the best woodland birdwatching in the territory. There's other wildlife here: troupes of macaques, butterflies, red land crabs, skinks and spiders. The lack of barbecue pits seems to keep the number of visitors down, which means more peace and quiet for you.

address:

Off the old Tai Po Highway. Bus 72 from Sha Tin New Town Plaza, or taxi from KCR East Rail Tai Po Market Station.