City: Tai Po
Top Things to do in Tai Po
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Things to do in Hong Kong, China: The Best Nature & Parks
Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Shing Mun To Tai Mei Tuk (cycling Trail)
2. Tung Ping Chau Country Trail
3. Pat Sin Leng Trail
4. Reservoir de Plover Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Plover Cove is a popular destination for cycling and hiking.
Reviewed By LilyChak - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We started our walk from the Tai Mei Tuk Carpark at 11am friday. Lots of people cycling, walking, jogging and a group of young people was dancing in the helicopters landing area. Its a lovely walking tract, walk pass barbecue sites, outdoor activities centre and then you will see the main Dam.
5. Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By yalibrarian - San Antonio, United States
Located in the New Territories, you will have to take the MTR and the bus (load the app to follow the stops). The bus stops right in front of the entrance. Friendly and knowledgable staff and docents. Peruse the web site to find the shuttle tour times. Shuttle will take you up the mountain with numerous stops for photo ops, including an orchid garden, fern garden, and butterfly garden. The walk down is well marked, paved, and shaded. Rescue animals include monkeys, birds of prey, reptiles, and flamingoes. Organic farms are all over the mountain slopes. Stop at their outdoor restaurant to sample their produce or at least try some tea. Allocate at least two hours, although you could spend longer. $4 USD for entrance and shuttle tour. A great way to get your outdoor fix if you don't necessarily want to hike during the hot, humid summer. Glad we took the time!
6. Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By callek2016 - Hong Kong, China
We want here during our Chinese New Year trip. Anchored up in the designated anchorage and rowed the dinghy to shore. Fabulous clean water and interesting things to look at. We always wanted to look at the old lime kilns. Strangely enough everyone are on the western beach, even with their kayaks when the eastern beach is nicer. What a treat to get a beach for ourselves! There a few restaurants their (a pair maybe). Toilet is far away from the restaurants (but good bushes nearby)., yeah, they serve ice cold beer in the restaurants so... We chatted with the Agricultural and Fisheries department guards regards to not having the speed limits for boats online, only on the signboard at shore. A bit too late! Lucky we found a picture on here before heading off.
7. Tai Mo Shan Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China
Our hike up from Ng Tung Chai to the peak of Tai Mo Shan was past waterfalls and through quite dense forest and it’s probably the hardest we’ve yet done in HK just because it was so long. But it was definitely worth it! The waterfall and jungle scenery is fantastic and the views are also wonderful.
8. Tap Mun Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Aussielins - Taree, Australia
On my second visit, I walked on a well made path that circled the island. The route was well marked and passed many interesting features including a Tin Hau temple and the Balance Rock. Views were magnificent. After the walk, we had a mediocre meal in the only restaurant that was open near the ferry.
9. Tung Ping Chau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
Tung Ping Chau is the farthest and wildest of Hong Kong outlying islands, being just 2 km off the mainland Chinese coast and Mirs Bay and around 27 km away by ferry from the Ma Liu Shui Pier near University MTR Station. This is a small crescent shaped island less than 1.2 sq. km yet it is one of Hong Kong's finest marine and geological locations, the reason most visit here today. In the distant past the island had up to 3000 people and over 100 junk boats supporting a thriving fishing community. There were a handful of island villages with numerous hamlets some of which are several centuries old. By the 1970s, the villagers had mostly deserted their homes and migrated to the city (Hong Kong). Now these are little more than ghost towns, with hamlet ruins slowing being taken over by nature. Today, most come to the island as weekend day-trippers from the city, eager to hike the 6.5 km loop trail and enjoy the remarkable geological land and rock formations seen along the coastline. The trail passes through some of the abandoned villages mentioned above. It includes stretches through grassy hillsides, at times with heavy vegetation, wooded sections and even a couple of bamboo forests. There are viewpoints and numerous stops to see the beaches and geological highlights along the way. Highlights include the iron rock formations at A-Ma Wan Beach, the ancient Tin Hau Temple, the remarkable sedimentary towers (sea stacks) and wave-cut patterns lining the coastline at Lung Lok Shui. The shores of Pak Lap Wan and Chau Wei Kok offer more of these layered sedimentary formations. Another highlight is the fully formed sea abrasion canyon that you can walk through at Cam Keng Chau. These are rare geological features that form dramatic and beautiful scenery. Visitors will find numerous places to take rest or have a picnic around the island. There are several public toilets on the east side of the island as well as in the village cafes setup around 500 metres from the Tung Ping Chau Pier, which links the island with the civilised world of Hong Kong. You will find signs, trail markers and information panels provided at each of the highlight stops. Note : Public ferry service to Tung Ping Chau is available from Ma Liu Shui Pier near University MTR Station on Saturday (9am and 3pm) and Sunday (9am). It takes around 1.5 hours to travel the 27km distance to Tung Ping Chau. The ferry then returns from Tung Ping Chau to Ma Liu Shui Pier at 5.15pm (Sat and Sun). There are no daily sailings to Tung Ping Chau during weekdays.
10. Island House Conservation Studies Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Built at the beginning of the 20th century and declared a heritage monument in 1983, Island House is home to 140 plant species, comprising a mixture of local and introduced species ranging from ferns to mature trees. Island House Conservation Studies Centre is managed by WWF-Hong Kong and hosts various activities, events and programmes that highlight the importance of conservation and sustainable living.
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