Hong Kong Hiking and early morning bird watching
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Good Morning Hong Kong, discover and capture the sunrise over Hong Kong. Its no easy job, sunrise is just that one moment and its worthwhile to camp at Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, to get the best views from Sai Kung as you barely open your eyes crawling out out your tent and wait in quiet anticipation for the sunrise
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Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
Contact:
- +852 2792 7365
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Location:
- Hoi Ha Wan
- Sai Kung Peninsula
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Description:
The Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park is on the north coast of the Sai Kung peninsula, and is located in a sheltered bay less affected by pollution than most of Hong Kong's waters. It therefore has a nice crop of corals and a decent showing of fish. Fishing is prohibited, but non-destructive activities like snorkelling or underwater photography are allowed. The beach is secluded and relaxing. To get there, the easiest thing is to take a taxi from Sai Kung. Remember to arrange a time for the driver to return and pick you up.
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Sai Kung
Contact:
- +852 2508 1234
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Location:
- Sai Kung
- Hong Kong,New Territories
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Description:
Sai Kung is located on the east side of the New Territories and is a popular destination for fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, camping and boating. Visitors can hire Sampans (small taxi-boats) for leisurely harbour trips or stroll around Sai Kung's town centre, which hosts a fresh-fish market displaying various kinds of seafood in big tanks. Customers can pick whatever fish they fancy, take it to a nearby restaurant of their choice and request the fish to be cooked in a certain way. After that, it is just a case of relaxing until the sumptuous seafood feast is served!
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Hong Kong consumes a shocking amount of fruits, in fact one of the biggest fruit importers in the world. Whether it be by land, sea, or by air all the world's fruits are transported to the Yau Ma Tei fruit wholesale market. Established in 1931, the wholesale market still retains the pre-war facade of red brick walls hanging with ivy. The busiest hours are 2-6am when the entire market lights up with orange tinted lightbulbs , a considerable amount of yelling...
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Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple
Contact:
- +852 2508 1234
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Location:
- Yaumatei
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Description:
This traditional Tin Hau Temple is one of the most popular sites for the filming of Hong Kong gangster movies. Located just a block north of the Jade Market, it is yet another one of the many temples in Hong Kong dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. The public square of this temple complex is a favourite place for Chinese chess players and acts as the communal heart of Yaumatei. In front of the main temple, there is a row of fortune-tellers, who are only to keen to help temple visitors see into the future.
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Yau Ma Tei
Contact:
- +852 2508 1234
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Location:
- Lower Kowloon Peninsula
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Description:
Yaumatei is one of the liveliest districts in Hong Kong. One can easily spend a whole day wandering around the area, which is buzzing with traditional Chinese street-scenes. For the eldery to enjoy a chat and sip tea, this is definitely a glimpse into traditional Chinese lifestyle and excellent to explore on foot. Retirees love to gather around the public square in front of the Tin Hau Temple, and enjoy a game of Chinese chess as well as Horse race betting. Start by exploring Jordan Road and end off at Temple street. Along Shanghai Street, street shops sell traditional Chinese red wedding Gowns. Tin Hau temple is between the Market and public square street. A little further is the Jade Market with a wide range of jade products on sale. Sometimes the best times to visit are at night, the Temple Street Night Market is packed with people looking for bargain merchandise, and there are also Chinese fortune-tellers, Nepalese palm readers, Tarot Card fortune readers for that elusive look into the future.
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Hong Kong seems to the oddest place to go bird watching but urban birds choose to settle in the only green oasis in a concrete jungle - Kowloon Park and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Want to learn more of Asian birds? The Hong Kong Bird Watching society and the Hong Kong leisure and sports district offices free open to public bird watching tours. Tours are offered every Wednesday from 8-10am at Hong Kong Park. Can't make it on Wednesday? Tours...
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Kowloon Park
Contact:
- +852 2508 1234
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Location:
- Nathan Road
- Tsim Sha Tsui
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Description:
Once the Whitefield Barracks, the site of military barracks for British and Indian troops, the 14 hectare Kowloon Park is an oasis of green in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. Those who are familiar with old photgraphs of hong Kong will remember the image of a broad, tree lined Nathan Road.
The parkland attractions include a bird lake and aviary, a maze, Chinese gardens and a banyan tree court. Sculpture Walk is an open-air exhibition featuring works by local sculptors and a magnificent bronze statue by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. At night, the sculptures are illuminated. Kowloon Park is also home to the Urban Council Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre, the Hong Kong Museum of History, and a large sports complex.
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Hong Kong Park
Contact:
- +852 2521 5041
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Location:
- Admiralty
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Description:
Hong Kong Park is not just a park: it features an aviary, greenhouse, fountain plaza, lily ponds, playgrounds, artificial waterfall, viewing tower, visual arts centre, museum, restaurant, indoor games hall and even a marriage registry. Some people say it looks anything but natural. Still, it is beautiful in its own odd way, with high-rise buildings on one side and mountain greenery on the other. The aviary houses over 150 species of birds and visitors walk on a suspended wooden bridge around 10m above the ground to look at the birds perched in tropical greenery at eye level.
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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Contact:
- +852 2530 0154
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Location:
- Albany Road,
- Central
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Description:
Located near the Old Government House, the Zoological and Botanical Gardens is a popular place for parents to bring their children on the weekends. The gardens are divided into two main areas: plants and aviaries in one area and animals in the other. Although the zoo is not that big, it is one of the world's leading centers for captive breeding of endangered species, and thus is worth visiting. It is also a great place to take pictures of the kids with the various spotted, striped and feathered animals on show.
