 to the habitats and wildlife. The Reserve is organized into six areas:
1) Steam Walk – showcases a model of stream habitat in Hong Kong.
2) Succession Walk – demonstrates how an open water turns into a wet woodland.
3) Mangrove Broad Walk – the floating bridge rises and falls as the tides comes and goes. You can find fiddler crabs and mudskippers here.
4) Bird Hides – let you observe birds at the riverside, fishponds and mudflat. The Park has recorded over 200 species.
5) Wildside Walk – you can find woodland, grassland, seasonal ponds and reed bed here.
6) Butterfly Garden – a great place to observe butterflies
Actually, at the entrance of this outdoor walk, you will first see Pui Pui’s Home. Pui Pui is a female saltwater crocodile. She has become a local celebrity since its first appearance at Shan Pui River, Yuen Long in 2003. She has moved permanently to the Hong Kong Wetland Park in 2006. Nobody knows where Pui Pui came from as crocodile is not common in Hong Kong. It is estimated that the rare species was a runaway pet of illegal imports. Some people think that Pui Pui was abandoned by its owner due to its growing shape. Anyway, don’t forget to say hello to her when you drop by.
Best time to visit Hong Kong Wetland Park
The best time to visit the Park would be from autumn to spring. It is because migratory birds which breed in northern China, Mongolia and Siberia fly a long distance to their wintering grounds in Southeast Asia and Australasia every year. Hong Kong Wetland Park and the nearby Mai Po Inner Deep Bay wetlands act as important stop-over sites, which provide migratory birds with shelters and food.
- Join the Bird Watching Festival organized by the Park every year from November to March/ April. A series of activities would be launched.
- You may need a pair of binoculars for bird watching, maybe a pair for kids as well.
- Don’t miss the ecological guided tours. They are led by trained volunteers during Saturdays, Sundays and Hong Kong public holidays.
- Take your cap, sunglasses and sun lotion. Wear clothes in long sleeves so as to avoid mosquitoes and bugs.
- Don’t wear bright color in order to avoid stressing birds and other wildlife.
- Make sure you bring enough water as it may take you half day to whole day to walk around the whole park.
- There is a fast food restaurant and a souvenir shop for you to rest and shop.
Hong Kong Wetland Park Entrance Fee
Adult Ticket: HK $ 30, Concessionary Ticket: HK $15, you can also apply for the Multi-entry Passes.
How to get to Wetland Park Hong Kong
- Take the MTR West Rail to Tin Shui Wai Station. Change to 705 or 706 Light Rail and get off at Wetland Park Station. Walk for 5 minutes to get there.
- From Hong Kong Island: Take the Bus 967 from MTR Admiralty Station Exit B to Wetland Park. Walk for 5 minutes to get there.
- From New Territories East: Take the Bus 276B from MTR Sheung Shui Station Exit C to Wetland Park. Walk for 5 minutes to get there.
Address: Hong Kong Wetland Park, Wetland Park Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Ticket selling: 9:30am – 4:00pm); Tuesdays is closed (except Public Holidays)
Official website of Hong Kong Wetland Park: https://www.wetlandpark.gov.hk/en
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