Welcome to the Hong Kong's Wildlife - the Hong Kong Wetland Park.
A Nature Lover? The Hong Kong Wetland Park which opened to the public on 20 May 2006 is the perfect place for you. Immerse yourself in an informative adventure using audio-visual shows, models, interactive computer presentations and close-up access to the nature's wildlife.
Encompassing 60 hectares, this education and recreation themed venue offers world-class ecotourism facilities with extensive wetland habitats and bird hides. A must-see NEW attraction in Hong Kong it will bring you in touch with the environment while it showcases about 190 kinds of sparrows and birds, 40 kinds of dragonflies and over 200 kinds of butterflies and scale wings throughout the wetland park.
The Hong Kong Wetland Park.
Amongst all the exciting stops, make sure that you do not miss - the endangered crocodile "Pui Pui" that was once headline news in Hong Kong when he was subjected to many unsuccessful attempts at detainment by International rescuers. He was finally successfully captured in the Shan Pui River in Yuen Long in 2004.
Here's how to get to Hong Kong Wetland Park using the most efficient and direct routes.
The Hong Kong Wetland Park is situated Northeast of Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong. It has an exhibition hall of 10,000 square meters (107,642 sq ft) and the wetland reserve area comprises 60 hectares (148 acres).
Coming from China through the Lo Wu border - Take the
MTRTrain
(read train safety tips) and get off at the very first station, the Sheung Shui KCR Station 4 minutes (HK$20). Walk through Exit A1 and take the sky walk, then go down after passing the road, right under the sky walk is the Bus Stop for Bus No. 276B. You can then get off at Wetland Park after a 35 minute ride.
Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport - Take the Bus No. E34 to Tin Shui Wai Town Centre. From there you can take the Tin Shui Wai KCR Rail Station. Get on any KCR Light Rail (705 or 706) and then get off at Wetland Park Station. The Park is right ahead (only a 5 minute walk).
Alternate routes if you're somewhere in Hong Kong - Take
MTR Trains or any Bus that will bring you to Tsing Yi MTR / Bus Station. Take the Bus No. 264M at Tsing Yi Station Bus Terminus a few meters walk from the MTR Station. Disembark at the Hong Kong Wetland Park. Alternatively take the MTR or any Bus that will bring you to Admiralty (West) Bus Terminus then get on Bus No. 967 and get off at Wetland Par
The Park's Tickets and Opening Hours:
Hong Kong Wetland Park is open all year round from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
And closed on Tuesdays except for Public Holidays and also closed for the first and 2nd day of Chinese New Year.
Tickets; Adults (HK$30), Child (3 to below 18) / Students / Senior (HK$15) and Free entry for children below three.