How Hong Kong’s great outdoors allows nature lovers to navigate mangrove habitats by day – and spot comets by night
- Stand-up paddleboard enthusiasts able to explore fish farms and rich habitat for birds and marine life in the New Territories’ sheltered Three Fathoms Cove
- Stargazers can view overhead constellations and planets at city’s many accessible places, such as Clearwater Bay Country Park’s kite-flying area at Tai Hang Tun
Hong Kong is a paradise for nature lovers, with its extensive, easily accessible country park areas and coastal waters offering an amazing range of outdoor pursuits.
From daytime to night-time, and on land and sea, there are always activities for people looking to immerse themselves in the living world, or take a closer look at our universe.
Explore coast ‘standing on the sea’
Edmund Lai, who has been a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) coach for more than a decade, became a water-sport enthusiast in his early teens.
“SUP is a great way to connect with Mother Nature,” he says. “Every location is different, and you get different vibes and feelings every time.”
You never know what you might encounter. “I was guiding an SUP tour at Three Fathoms Cove, and suddenly this stingray just swam up to the surface between the group,” he recalls. “We were astonished!”
