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Hiking a South Lamma Circuit – akin to far-flung New Territories
An easy hike explores the relatively little visited, wild south of Lamma - which is like a corner of the far-flung New Territories.
Ma On Shan – Ascent of Saddleback Mountain
Reaching the top is somewhat challenging, but the rewards are panoramic views from the most splendiferous summit in Hong Kong.
Lai Chi Wo and Double Haven: Searching for Sustainable Tourism in Hong Kong Geopark
Double Haven is among the most beautiful areas in Hong Kong, and a ferry ride to Lai Chi Wo on the west shore makes for a wonderful outing.
Hoi Ha Wan and Pak Sha O
Hoi Ha Wan - "Bay Beneath the Sea" - cn be wonderfully serene, while Pak Sha O is a traditional Hakka village, in a nearby wooded valley.
Lantau Island Hikes for All Seasons
On Lantau, you can hike tough hill trails or stroll coastal paths, and enjoy wild landscapes, waterfalls, old villages, beaches and more.
Era of the Pig – Boom Times for Hong Kong’s Wild Boar
Several factors have led to a marked increase in the numbers of wild boars seen on the city fringes, and even in some urban areas.
AFCD launches Hong Kong Biodiversity Information Hub
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) launched the Hong Kong Biodiversity Information Hub (HKBIH) (bih.gov.hk) today (1 March 2022) aiming to foster a better understanding of local biodiversity by members of the public. The HKBIH is a one-stop website…
Impressions of Yi O, Lantau: From Shock and Anger, to Affinity and Hope
Yi O, by a small bay of the same name south of Tai O on Lantau, was for some decades an abandoned area. As in much of Hong Kong’s less accessible New Territories, making a living through farming was tough,…
Country Parks – the Best Idea Hong Kong Ever Had
A “few clear-sighted men” promoted Hong Kong country parks against a background of apathy and vested interest.
Sham Chung – curiouser and curiouser
With its traditional hamlets, old woods, setting in a basin ringed by hills within Sai Kung Country Park, Sham Chung should be one of the jewels in the crown of wild Hong Kong. Instead, it has suffered environmental vandalism, and…