Wetlands
Park, a world-class conservation, education and tourism facility, is the
first of its kind in Asia with an ecotourism theme based constructed
wetland. Bird-watching in the Wetlands Park is a good way to escape from
the hectic schedule of Hong Kong city. A visit to the Wetlands Park is a
way of taking a peek at migrating flocks and China across the border.
The park is equipped with a visitor centre to cater to the large crowds,
some eating outlets and an enclosure for the Yuen Long crocodile. The
park has become a tourist attraction that is on tourist guides' lists as
a must-see.Objective and Development
Although Wetlands Park was originally envisaged as an ecological conservation initiative, the concept was expanded to encompass a world-class tourist attraction as well.
The park and visitor center project have blended the conflicting objectives in order to provide a world-class tourist attraction as well as a functioning wetland and educational facility.
Facilities Available
Tourist
facilities in Wetlands Park comprise a visitor center with three
galleries, a resource center, a café, a shop, children's play
area, fixed and floating boardwalks and bird-viewing spots. Series of
display gardens, exhibition ponds and recreation habitats are available.
Green roof of the visitor centre hides it within the landscape. Tourist Traffic
Wetlands Park attracts approximate 1.3 million visitors every year.
How to Reach
KCR Light Rail serves Hong Kong Wetland Park. Several bus routes also pass through the park. You can also opt for taxi service.