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Special Area in Sai Kung

I have blogged about what to do in Sai Kung. Here’s one more suggestion – on the way to Sai Kung town centre, stop by this place: Lions Nature Education Centre.

Lions refers to LIONS Clubs, which is named for its sponsorship of the centre. The centre is listed as a Special Area by HK government for its potential for conservation and nature education. There are a total of six such designated Special Areas across the territory for helping visitors to understand and enjoy the countryside. The one in Sai Kung features native plants, small fields, fruit trees, and crops. A small valley covering about 16 hectares, it has such displays as Butterfly Valley, Fisheries Hall, Shell House, Dragonfly Ponds, Chinese Herbal Garden, etc.

It seems to be a popular place for families with parents bringing their kids here for nature education and for dog owners who walk their dogs here. No pets are allowed in Hong Kong’s country parks and designated Special Areas, except dogs.

The Centre also has a number of designated spots for picnics, with wood benches in the tree shade, an idyllic setting.

After taking in the exhibits, a walk in the valley and a picnic, you can walk the Tsiu Hang Nature Trail, which is 0.8km long, to the top of the valley, before heading to Sai Kung town centre for some nice food.

How to get there:

The centre is situated on Hiram’s Highway near Sai Kung Town. Any bus or mini bus going to Sai Kung will pass by the intersection on the highway where there is a quiet road leading to the centre. There are signs at the intersection. Follow the signs to walk along the road for 2-3 minutes before the centre appears at your left hand side.

By Anna

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