Hong Kong’s Long Valley Nature Park officially opens to public: Here are all the details

The newest eco-friendly spot in Hong Kong, Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP), has officially opened to the public. The 37-hectare wetland aims to nurture wildlife and preserve the rich biodiversity of the area.

LVNP aims to promote wetland conservation, eco-friendly farming and nature education in Hong Kong. The biodiversity spot, whose construction began in 2019, was primarily set up to compensate for the loss of wetlands in Kwu Tong North and Fanling North New Development Area. Here’s your guide to exploring the unique wetland habitat.

Everything to know about the Long Valley Nature Park in Hong Kong

The Long Valley Nature Park comprises three management zones — the Biodiversity Zone for core conservation, the Agriculture Zone for eco-friendly farming, and the Visitor Zone equipped with facilities for visitors and educational activities.

Ever since its conservation efforts in 2019, Long Valley Nature Park has achieved great results. Critically endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting, nests of Black-winged Stilt and endangered Black-faced spoonbill have all increased in numbers. The freshwater wetland in Long Valley provides a great habitat for amphibians, reptiles and water birds alike. Apart from better conserving the Long Valley, LVNP has also attained objectives of ecological conservation and agriculture.

To mark the opening, a two-day funfair was held at the venue. Featuring art crafting workshops, game booths, a farmers’ market and live music performance – the launch happened with full pomp and fervour.

Hong Kong is home to over 25 national parks, the latest of which, Robin’s Nest, opened earlier this year. The 530-hectare park at Sha Tau Kok features two scenic hiking trails, alongside species of high conservation value, such as red azalea, incense tree, Chinese grassbird and Chinese pipistrelle. The city is also set to open its largest marine park, the North Lantau Marine Park, which will help protect Chinese White Dolphins.

(Hero and featured image credit: LVNP website)