Hong Kong is a booming metropolis in south eastern China. Tourists by the million flock to Hong Kong each year to explore its famed mega shopping malls, theme parks historical sites and city hotels. In Wanchai Hong Kong, an up market district you will encounter a shopping experience with a difference; everything from high quality rattan and Chinese furniture and a fully stocked mall dedicated tech-gadgets to an entire street lined with toy shops. If an afternoon of exploring tempts you to stay longer look up the Cosmo Hotel Wan Chai Hong Kong, a centrally located boutique hotel.
The Mai Po Nature Reserve located near Yuen Long is a must-visit attraction for all nature lovers. Within the reserve you will find the Mai Po Marshes that make up part of a wetland ecosystem. The area plays a vital role in the network that supports the world’s wetland birds. The birds descend on Mai Po in winter and during spring and autumn migrations. Walking trails, some made up of wooden boards weave through mangroves and mud flats.
The two hundred and seventy hectare expanse also includes the Mai Po Visitor Centre at the northeastern end, where visitors must register to be granted access; the Mai Po Education Centre is located on the south side, where one can learn about the history and ecology of the reserve. There are a dozen towers, known as ‘hides’, placed throughout the reserve, from which birds maybe observed undetected. Bringing along a pair of binoculars, a camera and comfortable shoes is recommended. Wild Animals Protection Ordinance of Hong Kong manages Mai Po Nature Reserve and access is restricted. The best way for visitors to enjoy the reserve is by joining a guided tour that can be booked through the Fund’s office located adjacent to the entrance of the Peak Tram in Central.
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