ECOTOURISM

The impression of Hong Kong to tourists alike almost always associated with the the harbour city of high-rise and high-density development.  Despite its small area, Hong Kong has a remarkable array of landforms like precipitous peaks, deep valleys, indented coasts and numerous islands.  Hong Kong has some of South China's most striking and valuable natural landscape.  This natural setting also embraces a variety of ecological habitats and a very diverse animals and plant species, essential for the development of ecotourism.  Nowadays, many people awareness of the environment in a daily life.  Ecotourism has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism industry, with the ability to be an important tool for sustainable development.

At the same time, it often operates quite differently from other segments of tourism, because ecotoursim is defined by its results in sustainable development.  It includes protection of natural areas, education of visitors about sustainablilty and the creation of benefits for the local population.  Ecotourism promotes the market as tourism based on nature, to minimize negative impacts on nature and culture that can harm destination.

Hong Kong has a wealth of natural tourist resources.  The key resources included: Country Park, Marine Parks and Reserves, Mai Po Marshes, Tsin Sui Wah Wetlands Park, Hertiage Sites, Beaches, In-shore water.

Some key nature based activities you can join when you travel in Hong Kong.  For example, hiking at country park, bird-watching at Mai Po, viewing marine life on glass-bottomed boats at Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, Diving at Marine Parks and Reserves, wildlife watching at Lantau Island, Sailing at in-shore waters, heritage tours at boarder regions.

How To Get There:



Hong Kong Wetland Park

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By MTR West Rail and Light Rail:

At West Rail Tin Shui Wai Station, change to LRT 705/706, to Tin Sau Station (via pedestrian tunnel) or Wetland Park Stationn (via pedestrian bridge) to the Park.

Opening Hours:

Mondays, Wednesdays to Sundays, Public Holidays: 10:00 to 17:00

Tuesdays (except Public Holidays): Closed

Ticket Office: 09:30 to 16:00, closed every Tuesday (except Public Holidays)

Mai Po Wetlands

(Photo Source: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/tc/attractions/nt-maipo-wetlands.html)

1) Bus 76K from MTR Sheung Shui Station to Mai Po Village, then walk from Mai Po Village to the main entrance at WWF HK car park for about 20 minutes.

2) Take taxi from MTR Sheung Shui Station to WWF HK car park.





Dragon's Back (Shek O Country Park)

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Transport:
To the Starting Point: MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit A3 and take Bus 9 for Shek O at the Shau Kei Wan bus terminus, making sure to get off at Cape Collinson Road.
From the Ending Point:
Take Bus 9 at Shek O Road near To Tei Wan Village back to the Shau Kei Wan bus terminus.
OR

Join a Tour, for more details please visit "http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/local-tours/outdoor-dragons-back-taitam.html"

White Dolphins

(Photo Source: http://www.hkdolphinwatch.com/)

You can booking a trip through the website of Hong Kong Dolphin Watch Ltd or contact them at 29841414.

~ ~ ~ ECO-TRAVEL, MAKE YOU FEEL NATURE ~ ~ ~



 



    



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