Lam Tsuen Country Park, Mountain park in New Territories, Hong Kong.
Lam Tsuen Country Park is a mountain park in the New Territories divided into two main sections by a road, each featuring different ridge systems and elevation patterns. The landscape consists of forested slopes, open mountain faces, and valleys that funnel water and wind through the area.
The Tang family settled in the area during the Song Dynasty and established villages along with a school at the base of one of the main peaks. This early period of habitation created a foundation for the rural communities that developed throughout the region.
The local communities of Lam Tsuen have shaped how people move through and inhabit this landscape for centuries, visible in the village structures scattered throughout the valleys. Visitors encounter traces of traditional farming and settlement patterns woven into the natural surroundings.
The trails require good physical fitness and experience with mountain terrain, especially on steep sections where metal chains assist climbers. Come prepared with proper footwear and allow enough time to explore safely.
One section holds rare fern species that have drawn scientific interest to the area. Rows of acacia trees function as natural firebreaks, revealing a long-standing effort to manage the landscape.
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