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New Territories
Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark –
The geopark is
divided into the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary
Rock Region and the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region,
with each region featuring four geo-areas, eight in total.
The Volcano Discovery Centre showcases hexagonal
rock columns, volcanic structures, volcanic eruptions
and related geographical knowledge. Visitors can find
more details on official websites
www.geopark.gov.hkand
www.volcanodiscoverycentre.hk.
East and Northeast New Territories
Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
Hong Kong Wetland Park –
Located near the
internationally recognised Mai Po Marshes bird
sanctuary, this 60-hectare (about 148-acre) park
demonstrates the diversity of Hong Kong’s wetland
ecosystem. Outside the Visitor Centre, there are
extensive wetland and other exhibits. Your guests
can get close to nature through integrated, themed
education and recreation facilities, including audio-
visual shows, wildlife models and wetland simulations.
Wetland Park Road, Tin Shui Wai
Hong Kong Wetland Park
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden –
The Kadoorie
Agricultural Aid Association has sponsored a great deal of
research since the 1950s, in association with the University
of Hong Kong. Experiments in livestock breeding and
the development of high-yield produce, together with
infrastructure improvements, have helped thousands of
farmers to become self-supporting. Local travel agents can
arrange group visits with advance notice.
Lam Kam Road, Tai Po
Kam Shan Country Park –
This park situated to the
north of Kowloon is famous for its “monkey hills”, which
are inhabited by bands of long-tailed macaques. It is
accessible from Sha Tin in the New Territories, and
Cheung Sha Wan, Mei Foo in Kowloon.
Tai Po Road, North Kowloon
Lions Nature Education Centre –
This 16-hectare centre
showcases the very best of Sai Kung’s natural charms,
including Chinese herbal garden, vegetable plots, a
fernery, an orchard, ponds, and indoor exhibitions. The
centre was opened in 1991 as a joint venture to promote
environmental protection between the Agriculture,
Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Lions
Club of Hong Kong and Macau.
Tsiu Hang, Sai Kung
Mai Po Wetlands –
Hong Kong is a resting stop on the
migratory routes of many bird species, as well as the
permanent home of many others. More than 380 bird
species have been recorded at Mai Po. The World Wide
Fund for Nature manages this marshland area.
Mai Po Nature Reserve, Yuen Long
Outlying Islands
Lantau Trail –
This 70-kilometre (43.5-mile) trail over
some of the most rugged landscape in Hong Kong
crosses two of the island’s highest summits, winds
through forests and offers stunning sea views. Lantau
Trail is divided into 12 stages, connecting many famous
spots with walks ranging from easy to difficult.
Lantau
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