After winter, it’s time to enjoy the local red leaves. Many people immediately think of the red leaves in the liquidambar forest in Tai Tong, Yuen Long.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced the latest Red Leaf Index of the Taitang Sweetgum Forest on the 16th of this month, and it finally turned from green to yellow, which means that the time to enjoy the red leaves is near.
In addition to Tai Tong, Yuen Long, there are many red leaf resorts in Hong Kong, including Pok Hong Park and Stadium Park, which are the secret places of red leaves in Tseung Kwan O. Recently, as the weather has frozen and cleared again, as seen yesterday (18th), there are already many sweetgum trees with large-scale leaves. It turns reddish orange, which is very eye-catching against the shadow of the blue sky.
▼December 18, Tseung Kwan O Po Hong Park and Stadium Park Hong Kong Autumn Leaves▼
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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced the latest Red Leaf Index of the Taitang Sweetgum Forest on the 16th of this month, and it finally turned from green to yellow, which means that the time to enjoy the red leaves is near.
The Fisheries and Conservation Department publishes the Red Leaf Index of Tai Tong Sweetgum Forest every year, which is divided into four grades from A to D. D means it is still green, C means it has turned yellow, B means it has started to red, and A means it is extremely red.
Top 9 Attractions for Viewing Autumn Leaves
1. Tai Tong, Yuen Long
The Tai Tong Sweetgum Forest is the most popular place to enjoy red leaves in Hong Kong, many of which are native species of Hong Kong.
Every December, there is an endless stream of tourists going to Tai Lam Country Park on Tai Tong Road, especially on weekends, when there will be crowds of people enjoying the red leaves.
The road leading to the sweetgum forest is a flat road, suitable for family outings.
Transportation: MTR Long Ping Station Exit A, take bus No. K66 and get off at Tai Tong Shan Road
▼December 18, 2021, Datang Sweetgum Forest is crowded with people▼
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2. Po Hong Park, Po Lam, Tseung Kwan O
Tseung Kwan O Po Lam Po Hong Park and Stadium Park are the new focal points for autumn leaves viewing in the urban area.
There are several liquidambar trees in both places, which turn red and orange every December, and you can take pictures of the city's red leaves in the red leaf building scene.
transportation:
MTR: Exit B2 of Po Lam MTR Station, then walk for about 5 minutes;
Bus: 98D, 98P, 98S, 296M, 297, 690, 690P, 694;
Green minibus: 10M Hui On Garden – Kwun Tong (Yan Oi Wai), 105
▼On December 15, 2021, photographer Eric So took photos of the red leaves in Datang Sweetgum Forest▼
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3. Niao Kau Tang Village, Tai Po
If you want to avoid the crowds, you might as well take a trip to Wu Kau Teng in Tai Po. The location of the red leaves is located in the old Hakka village Jiudanzu.
transportation:
- MTR Tai Po Market Station Exit A, take minibus 20R and get off at the intersection of Cixin Road
- MTR Tai Po Market Station Exit A, take bus 275R and get off at Niao Kau Tang (only available on Sundays and public holidays)
4. Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve
Several sweetgum trees can be seen at the entrance of the Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve, and the red leaves are mostly concentrated on the shortest nature education trail and red trail in the park, which can be seen in about an hour or two.
There is also the most representative old liquidambar tree in the park, which is 26 meters high and is recorded in the "Book of Ancient and Famous Trees".
transportation:
- Bus: Take bus 72, 72A, 73A, 74A, 23 and get off at Songziyuan
- Minibus: 28K and get off at Songzai Garden
5. Tsing Yi Park
Known as the "Hong Kong version of Canada's lake view", Tsing Yi Park has an artificial lake and a European-style courtyard. There are more than a dozen trees of Metasequoia, Chinese Pinus and Bald Cymbidium growing around the lake.
The viewing platform opposite the artificial lake is a good place to enjoy the leaves, and you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the cypresses lined up.
transportation:
- MTR: Tsing Yi Station Exit B or C
- Bus: Take bus 41, 41A, 41M, 43B, 44, 44M, 42C, X42C, 49P, 49X, 241X, 243M, 249M, 948, 948A, 948E, E42, E43
- Minibus: take 88, 88A, 88D, 140M, 308M, 310M, 401, 409, 409S, 409K, 413
▼Autumn leaves in Tai Lam Country Park in 2020▼
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6. Kowloon Walled City Park
Kowloon Walled City Park has eight plant trails.
Near the entrance of the north gate is a red leaf path, also known as "leaf path chasing red", which is planted with red leaf plants that turn red in winter, such as crape myrtle, tallow, and red mulberry.
transportation:
- MTR: Songhuangtai Station Exit B3
- Bus: 1, 11K, 10, 75X, 85, 85A, 85B, 891, 1A, 2A, 3B, 5, 5C, 5D, 6D, 9, 11, 11B, 11D, 13D, 14, 15, 16, 17 , 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 42, 61X, 85X, 93K, 95, 98C, 203E, 296C, 297, 2D, 7B, 6P, 108, 11X, 12A, 213D, 113, 101, 106, 111 , 116, 107, A22, 20, 22, E23A, E23, 113, 101, 106, 111, 116, 796X, 796C
- Minibus: 25M, 39M, 46, 49, 70, 70A, 105, 110, 13, 25A, 25B, 88, 2, 2A, 69, 69A
7. Kent Road Garden, Kowloon Tong
Kent Road Garden in Kowloon Tong is also one of the convenient places to enjoy red leaves. The park is not large, but there are a row of liquidambar trees planted in the park. Because of its relatively hidden location, it is known as the "hidden red leaf spot".
Transportation: MTR Kowloon Tong Station Exit B, walk along Kowloon True Light Secondary School, about 5 minutes.
8. Zhongda Weiyuan Lake
Weiyuan Lake on the campus of Chinese University is also a hotspot for viewing red leaves. The Lion Pavilion, small bridges and paths by the lake are all places to enjoy leaves. You can take a walk along the lakeside path to get a closer look at the red leaves, or you can sit in the Lion Pavilion next to the lake Overlooking the Bald Cedar.
But be aware that visitors need to register when entering CUHK.
Transportation: MTR University Station Exit C, turn right and walk along the path next to Lingnan Stadium to Weiyuanhu, about 5 minutes.
9. Hong Kong Park and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
The Hong Kong Park and the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens near Central are also one of the hotspots for viewing red leaves.
There is a section of sweetgum path in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, with more than a dozen ancient sweetgum trees planted on both sides, which turn from golden yellow to bright red in autumn and winter, and several sweetgum trees are also planted in the neighboring Hong Kong Park.
Transportation──Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens:
- MTR: Exit D2 of Central Station or Exit B of Admiralty Station
- Bus: take 12, 12A, 12M, 13, 23, 23B, 40, 40M, 103
- Minibus: take 1A, 22, 22S, 28
- Peak Tram: Get off at Kennedy Road Station or MacDonnell Road Station
Transportation──Hong Kong Park:
- MTR: Exit J2 or Exit K of Central Station
- Bus: take 12, 12A, 12M, 13, 23, 23B, 40, 40M, 103
- Minibus: Take No. 19, 10, 22, 22S, 56A, 56B
- Tram: Kennedy Town to Happy Valley or to Shau Kei Wan, get off at Bank Street Station
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