Silver Mine Waterfalls at Mui Wo on Lantau Island
The Silver Mine Waterfall is among the best and most easily reached Hong Kong waterfalls.
Wild About Hong Kong - hiking, wildlife, conservation and more
Wild About Hong Kong - hiking, wildlife, conservation and more
Lantau feral cattle and water buffalo
They might seem odd "wildlife", yet Lantau's cattle and water buffalo now roam free, and are part of the ecosystem.
Ping Shan Heritage Trail
Tin Shui Wai station is the starting point of a fine heritage trail, with Hong Kong's only historic pagoda.
Hong Kong Wetland Park Weird but not Wonderful; Ecotourism with Minimal Eco
Hong Kong Wetland Park is a curious place – with little wetland, excess dryland and an outsize visitor centre with exhibition areas like scifi scenes. I headed to the Hong Kong Wetland Park a few days ago – in 2008,…
Hong Kong Islands from Lantau to Tung Ping Chau
Exploring Hong Kong's islands, you can stroll along narrow streets, hike trails across hills and headlands, admire waterfalls, and relax on beaches.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
The Zoological and Botanical Gardens is one of the loveliest outdoor places within urban Hong Kong.
Severe Tropical Storm Pabuk
Severe Tropical Storm Pabuk looked set to have passed Hong Kong, barely causing an impact other than a pulse of thunderstorms, some rain. Headed towards Hainan, and forecast to dwindle to nothingness. But, it stopped, strengthened again, and turned around…
Explore Wild Hong Kong video
Explore Wild Hong Kong! is the first video guide to Hong Kong’s magnificent natural diversity. “I think the photography is excellent… very informative… I found it very interesting.” Phil Keoghan, host, multiple Emmy Award-winning “The Amazing Race” Explore Wild Hong…
Rat Snakes wrestling
On Cheung Chau one afternoon, saw two big Rat Snakes wrestling. Also known as a “dance”, this is combat between two male snakes, fighting over breeding rights They rear up, push against each other, twist and push – in this…
Nei Lak Shan Trail, Lantau
Nei Lak Shan Country Trail circuits Nei Lak Shan, above Ngong Ping and the Big Buddha.