Get Away from it all – The Best Parks in Hong Kong
Although known for its trademark towering skyline, neon lights and frantic nightlife, Hong Kong also brims with green. Urban parks and gardens preserve the region's natural beauty and enhance the quality of life of its residents. In fact, over 70% of Hong Kong is green space!
Hong Kong is not just for businessmen; hikers love it, too. So enjoy the peace, tranquillity and traditions of this vibrant metropolis alongside its bright lights and bustling streets
Chater Garden
Located in the Central district, Chater Garden is directly east of the Legislative Council building. Because of their proximity to government, the gardens have, on occasion, been used as a location for political rallies and demonstrations. The garden was developed in the 1970s on land left by the Hong Kong Cricket Club which moved to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. The garden is named after Sir Paul Chater, who was a prominent business man, known as the 'Father of Hong Kong'.
Hong Kong Park
Hong Kong Park is a vast public park located in the Central district. The park offers a natural, green getaway from the throng of Hong Kong's hectic business centre. Its main feature is Hong Kong's largest aviary. The vantage point is another great place from which to see the birds. Inside Hong Kong Park there is a greenhouse which holds plant exhibitions, there are streams, waterfalls and ponds and for athletes, the park also sports a squash court.
Kowloon Park
Kowloon is primarily an urban and built-up area so a bit of greenery is most welcome. Kowloon Park is a beautiful green spot in the city and offers a wide selection of free activities for the kids like a swimming pool, games area and an outdoor sculpture park. There are plenty of paths for walking and lots of grassy spots for relaxing, snoozing and taking things easy. The park also offers a lake, ponds, streams and characteristic Chinese gardens.
Kowloon Walled City Park
One of the original walled cities of Hong Kong, this area has been preserved as a city park, complete with gorgeous gardens, pavilions, sculptures and plenty of walkways. Although only the Old South Gate remains from the fabled Walled City, you still get a sense of the first settlers and their enclosed fortresses. The design of the park is based on the Jiangnan garden style of the early Qing Dynasty. It is divided into eight landscape features, with the Yamen, a three-hall structure fully restored in its Qing Dynasty appearance at its centre.
Lai Chi Kok Park
This park springs out from between Mei Foo housing estate and the West Kowloon expressway. The park provides green spaces, sports facilities and a classical Chinese Lignan-style garden, perfect for sitting in with a good book, or simply to do some people watching. This is a remarkably lovely park, and virtually unknown to tourists. This is a great place to take photos.
Tai Po Waterfront Park
The Tai Po Waterfront Park covers an area of 22 hectares and includes the 32.4-metre spiral staircase lookout tower that offers views of the Tolo Harbour and the park itself. It also has a 1.2 kilometre-long promenade, rest-gardens, sitting areas, a jogging trail with fitness stations, a cycling track and a 600-seat amphitheatre. What more could you want?
Aberdeen Country Park
This sylvan park is very beautiful and is the only park with a picnic area especially designed to accommodate those who require wheelchair access. Built around reservoirs on Hong Kong Island, the park's trails provide excellent walks and the park is easily accessible thanks to its proximity to urban areas. The stunning scenery is the combined result of reforestation and natural regeneration and is one of the oldest country parks in Hong Kong.
Pok Fu Lam Country Park
Park Pok Fu Lam is supposedly where Hong Kong's floral emblem, the Bauhinia Blakeana, was first discovered. It is a residential area on Hong Kong Island, connected to Aberdeen by Pok Fu Lam Road. The park, located in the foothills of the Peak, contains Pok Fu Lam Reservoir - Hong Kong Island's oldest water storage facility. Pok Fu Lam Country Park is a great place for jogging in the fresh early morning air and an excellent place for bird-watchers to catch a glimpse of the Black-eared Kite.
Tai Mo Shan Country Park
Tai Mo Shan Country Park is an extremely popular picnic, barbecue and leisure spot in the Hong Kong SAR. The park is home to Tai Mo Shan which is Hong Kong's highest mountain, almost 1,000 metres high and known locally as Big Hat or Big Mist Mountain. This is a beautiful area and great for spotting wild boar, oxen and butterflies. There is also a fantastic hiking trail as well as an area for shorter and easier family walks so book flights to Hong Kong for the whole family and enjoy the great Asian outdoors!
Ping Chau
Ping Chau is one of the few remote islands of Hong Kong that is readily accessible by public transport. The island is part of the Plover Cove Country Park. Ping Chau is formed from layers of volcanic and sedimentary rock and the six-kilometre Ping Chau Country trail leads to remarkable rock formations with striking bands of colour. Great for hikers and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Hong Kong Wetland Park
Hong Kong Wetland Park is located in the north of Tin Shui Wai. The site of the park was initially intended to make up the lost wetlands during the urbanization process of Tin Shui Wai. Now, the Wetland Park has become a renowned nature reserve with educational and tourism value. The park attaches much importance to environmental protection. Through various evocative exhibitions and, you can learn about wetlands and wetland protection. At the same time enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquil environment of the park and all its wildlife.
Hong Kong is not just for businessmen; hikers love it, too. So enjoy the peace, tranquillity and traditions of this vibrant metropolis alongside its bright lights and bustling streets
Chater Garden
Located in the Central district, Chater Garden is directly east of the Legislative Council building. Because of their proximity to government, the gardens have, on occasion, been used as a location for political rallies and demonstrations. The garden was developed in the 1970s on land left by the Hong Kong Cricket Club which moved to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. The garden is named after Sir Paul Chater, who was a prominent business man, known as the 'Father of Hong Kong'.
Hong Kong Park
Hong Kong Park is a vast public park located in the Central district. The park offers a natural, green getaway from the throng of Hong Kong's hectic business centre. Its main feature is Hong Kong's largest aviary. The vantage point is another great place from which to see the birds. Inside Hong Kong Park there is a greenhouse which holds plant exhibitions, there are streams, waterfalls and ponds and for athletes, the park also sports a squash court.
Kowloon Park
Kowloon is primarily an urban and built-up area so a bit of greenery is most welcome. Kowloon Park is a beautiful green spot in the city and offers a wide selection of free activities for the kids like a swimming pool, games area and an outdoor sculpture park. There are plenty of paths for walking and lots of grassy spots for relaxing, snoozing and taking things easy. The park also offers a lake, ponds, streams and characteristic Chinese gardens.
Kowloon Walled City Park
One of the original walled cities of Hong Kong, this area has been preserved as a city park, complete with gorgeous gardens, pavilions, sculptures and plenty of walkways. Although only the Old South Gate remains from the fabled Walled City, you still get a sense of the first settlers and their enclosed fortresses. The design of the park is based on the Jiangnan garden style of the early Qing Dynasty. It is divided into eight landscape features, with the Yamen, a three-hall structure fully restored in its Qing Dynasty appearance at its centre.
Lai Chi Kok Park
This park springs out from between Mei Foo housing estate and the West Kowloon expressway. The park provides green spaces, sports facilities and a classical Chinese Lignan-style garden, perfect for sitting in with a good book, or simply to do some people watching. This is a remarkably lovely park, and virtually unknown to tourists. This is a great place to take photos.
Tai Po Waterfront Park
The Tai Po Waterfront Park covers an area of 22 hectares and includes the 32.4-metre spiral staircase lookout tower that offers views of the Tolo Harbour and the park itself. It also has a 1.2 kilometre-long promenade, rest-gardens, sitting areas, a jogging trail with fitness stations, a cycling track and a 600-seat amphitheatre. What more could you want?
Aberdeen Country Park
This sylvan park is very beautiful and is the only park with a picnic area especially designed to accommodate those who require wheelchair access. Built around reservoirs on Hong Kong Island, the park's trails provide excellent walks and the park is easily accessible thanks to its proximity to urban areas. The stunning scenery is the combined result of reforestation and natural regeneration and is one of the oldest country parks in Hong Kong.
Pok Fu Lam Country Park
Park Pok Fu Lam is supposedly where Hong Kong's floral emblem, the Bauhinia Blakeana, was first discovered. It is a residential area on Hong Kong Island, connected to Aberdeen by Pok Fu Lam Road. The park, located in the foothills of the Peak, contains Pok Fu Lam Reservoir - Hong Kong Island's oldest water storage facility. Pok Fu Lam Country Park is a great place for jogging in the fresh early morning air and an excellent place for bird-watchers to catch a glimpse of the Black-eared Kite.
Tai Mo Shan Country Park
Tai Mo Shan Country Park is an extremely popular picnic, barbecue and leisure spot in the Hong Kong SAR. The park is home to Tai Mo Shan which is Hong Kong's highest mountain, almost 1,000 metres high and known locally as Big Hat or Big Mist Mountain. This is a beautiful area and great for spotting wild boar, oxen and butterflies. There is also a fantastic hiking trail as well as an area for shorter and easier family walks so book flights to Hong Kong for the whole family and enjoy the great Asian outdoors!
Ping Chau
Ping Chau is one of the few remote islands of Hong Kong that is readily accessible by public transport. The island is part of the Plover Cove Country Park. Ping Chau is formed from layers of volcanic and sedimentary rock and the six-kilometre Ping Chau Country trail leads to remarkable rock formations with striking bands of colour. Great for hikers and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Hong Kong Wetland Park
Hong Kong Wetland Park is located in the north of Tin Shui Wai. The site of the park was initially intended to make up the lost wetlands during the urbanization process of Tin Shui Wai. Now, the Wetland Park has become a renowned nature reserve with educational and tourism value. The park attaches much importance to environmental protection. Through various evocative exhibitions and, you can learn about wetlands and wetland protection. At the same time enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquil environment of the park and all its wildlife.
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