About us
Hong Kong Plant Walk is a group for people who want to learn more about the native plants of Hong Kong. We’ll go for walks in Hong Kong’s country parks and look at interesting plants along the way! We’ll use iNaturalist to make records of plants we discover and contribute useful biodiversity data at the same time. This is an amateur group and beginners are welcome.
Many of us in Hong Kong are affected by “plant blindness” — we tend to overlook the plants around us. By noticing and learning to recognize the plants in our environment, we can better appreciate the richness of Hong Kong’s native flora and feel more connected to nature — come along and find out!
Upcoming events
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Hong Kong Plant Walk #3: Tsz Lo Shan Path
Wong Nai Chung Gap Reservoir Park, Wong Nai Chung Reservoir, Below Parkview, Hong Kong, CNAbout this outing:
HK plant walk is back with a summertime walk! For this outing, we will be doing an easy stroll along Wong Nai Chung Catchwater and Tsz Lo Shan Path. As always, our aim is to get familiar with Hong Kong’s native plants by using the Inaturalist app. We will begin with a quick overview about Inaturalist and how to make and upload an observation – by doing so, you’ll be contributing useful biodiversity data to a huge citizen science database! Then, we will wander at a comfortable pace along the water catchment, pausing to look more closely at plants and record what we see. This mostly shaded trail has a lot of interesting plants, and if we are lucky, we might spot a few buttercup orchids, a beautiful native species (see picture).This event is beginner-friendly. You need moderate fitness, comfortable hiking shoes, and not mind getting a bit sweaty in the hot weather! Shoes with good grip are best as some parts of the trail are uneven and may be wet, and there is one short and rough downhill section to exit to Repulse Bay.
About the organizer:
I am a regular hiker, plant lover and Inaturalist ambassador. However, I am not a botanist or expert! The aim of this walk is to discover plants together, document Hong Kong’s native biodiversity and work on removing our plant blindness.Please:
✔Have a true profile photo of yourself on Meetup, so that I can recognize you
✔Download the Inaturalist app on your phone before the walk and create an account
✔Have breakfast and hydrate before the hike
✔Plan your transportation to Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park and show up on time!Do bring:
✔Water or sports drink (at least 1L)
✔ Hiking shoes with decent grip
✔Mosquito repellent
✔Sun protection (hat / sunscreen / long sleeves)
✔UmbrellaDon't:
❌Wear inappropriate clothes/shoes (flip flops, heels)
❌Be late
❌Bring guests (all participants must sign up separately)
❌Smoke or drop litter on the trailRoute description: Wong Nai Chung Catchwater and Tsz Lo Lan Shan Path
Walk details: Approx. 5 km, mostly flat with a sharp downhill to exit at the end. Much of the walk is shaded, but some sections are exposed to the sun. I plan to finish within 3 hours. We will end the walk at Repulse Bay, where there are various bus services towards Central, Ocean Park station, etc.
Meeting time and place: 9 am at Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park.
I will wait by the public toilet and facilities building.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D9E3eup3V5LFckxz5Transportation info
By taxi or Uber
The reservoir park is located on Tai Tam Reservoir Road, just before reaching Parkview.
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There is an LCSD facilities building with public toilets at the entrance of the reservoir park.By public transport
If taking public transport, you need to get off at the Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park bus stop which is outside the petrol station on Wong Nai Chung Gap road.
From the petrol station, head up the steps and follow the road uphill. It is a 10-minute uphill walk to the Reservoir Park. You can take the following services:Bus services
Bus 6 from Central (Exchange Square) to Stanley Market runs every 10-15 minutes and is probably the best choice if coming from the city or Kowloon. You can take this bus from Admiralty MTR station at the Admiralty Queensway stop.
Other bus services: 1M, 41A, 63, 76
Green minibus: 5 from Causeway Bay, Jaffe road (every 15-30 mins)Important notes:
*I will make a list of participants with visible profile photos on Meetup. If you cannot make it, please update your RSVP on Meetup as soon as possible.
- Out of respect for all participants, we will not wait a long time for latecomers. If you are running late due to transportation issues, please leave a message on this page before 9am to let us know. Otherwise I will start the walk promptly.
*The walk will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain/thunderstorm or for other reasons. As we are in typhoon season, please check this page 2 hours before the event time (around 7am) for any updates. If I have to cancel, I will do my best to reschedule in the coming weeks. - I will not check messages after the walk begins.
*There is no shop along the route, and the weather will be hot! Please bring enough water and a snack for energy, and an umbrella for shade and for showers. - There is a public toilet at the start of the walk.
*Participants join this walk at their own choosing and at their own risk.
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Past events
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