Kadoorie Farm & Botanical Garden
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Description
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is a conservation and education centre. Originally set up to help poor farmers in the area, the focus has now shifted towards the promotion and protection of biodiversity and includes a rescue and rehabilitation programme for native animals. Since 1998, conservation work has been extended to mainland China with various collaboration programs, in particular in the provinces of Hainan and Guangxi.
Access & Transport
Located on the north slopes of Tai Mo Shan, KFBG can be reached from Kowloon from either the Tai Po side or from Tsuen Wan / Yuen Long. By public transport, the closest MTR stations are Kam Sheung Road (West Rail line) and Tai Po Market / Tai Wo stations (East Rail line)
Instructions & Recommendations
List of closing days: https://www.kfbg.org/en/other/closing-days. Make sure to take some proper shoes with you as the visit involves some walking on relatively steep slopes. We suggest you combine this activity with a hike to Tai Mo Shan or at least in the Tai Mo Shan Country Park or an exploration of the Plover Cove area, past Tai Po.
Environmental & Social
Good environmental credentials (conservation efforts and minimizing footprint of operations). Also a good social / community endeavour
Conclusion
The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is a commendable project that is worthwhile visiting for those with their own car or planning a hike around Tai Mo Shan. Not on the shortlist for travellers with only a few days but good for families and those looking for activities involving animals, plants and/or the outdoors.
Key positive
Environment-friendly activity
Good exposure to plans and animals for kids
Key negative
Quite out of the way from most other activities
Nothing exceptional or HK-specific to see
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but slopes are steep so families with young children or older members may consider using the internal shuttle (fee is reasonable). Visitors with mobility issues may not be able to cover the entire farm.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday09:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00