Hong Kong Wetland Park, Nature reserve in Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Wetland Park is a nature reserve in Tin Shui Wai within Yuen Long District, covering 61 hectares of protected land with mangroves, marshes, ponds, and natural habitats. Floating boardwalks connect the different areas and allow visitors to walk through the wetlands without disturbing the vegetation.
The park was created in 1998 as part of a project to offset ecological losses during the construction of Tin Shui Wai new town. The government transformed farmland and fish ponds into a permanent sanctuary for migratory birds and aquatic plants.
The visitor center shows how wetlands have long been part of life in this region, with exhibits on traditional salt production and rice farming. Visitors see real plants and animals that live in the marshes, while explanations reveal the connection between nature and daily routines.
The facility opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin at several observation points. The best time to visit is in winter when migratory birds arrive, or early in the morning when animals are more active.
More than 240 bird species gather here during the winter months, making it the largest recorded congregation of water birds in Hong Kong. Observers can spot rare species such as black-faced spoonbills and grey herons foraging in the shallow waters.
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