Hong Kong Wetland Park

Wetland park in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Wetland Park

Hong Kong Wetland Park

Traditional Chinese| 香港濕地公園
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Xiānggǎng Shīdì Gōngyuán
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization| heung1 gong2 sap1 dei6 gung1 yun4

Hong Kong Wetland Park is a conservation, education and tourism facility, located at the northern part of Tin Shui Wai, in Yuen Long. It was to be an ecological mitigation area (EMA) for the wetlands lost due to Tin Shui Wai New Town development, in the New Territories.

The Hong Kong Wetland Park comprises a 10,000-square-metre (110,000 sq ft) visitor centre, Wetland Interactive World, and a 60-hectare (150-acre) Wetland Reserve. The Wetland Interactive World has themed exhibition galleries, a theatre, a souvenir shop, an indoor play area (swamp adventure) and a resource centre.

## History

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In 1998, a project named International Wetland Park and Visitor Centre Feasibility Study was initiated by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Tourism Board with a view to expanding the ecological mitigation area to a wetland ecotourism attraction. After concluding that it was feasible to develop a Wetland Park at the site without compromising its ecological mitigation functions, and that development of the Wetland Park would also enhance the ecological function of the site to a conservation, education and tourism facility, the concerned parties started the Wetland Park Project, which is one of the Millennium projects of the Administrations.

In 2007, the park was one of five winners of the Awards for Excellence: Asia Pacific Competition, from the Urban Land Institute.[1]

Panoramic view of the park

## Facilities

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Themed exhibition galleries with floor areas ranging from 250 to 1,200 square metres (2,700 to 12,900 sq ft) showcase the importance of wetland on biodiversity, civilisation and conservation. Visitors can learn more about the native flora and fauna of Hong Kong through the animals and models displayed in the Living Wetland Gallery, such as false gharial, mouse deer and green turtle.

Crabs found in Wetland indoor Aquarium A view from the telescope found in the Wetland Bird Watch Tower

The Wetland Reserve consists of re-created habitats designed for water fowls and other wildlife. The Wetland Discovery Centre, located in the Wetland Reserve, provides visitors more hands-on experience on local wetlands. Other facilities include Stream Walk, Succession Walk, Mangrove Boardwalk and three bird hides situated next to the fish pond, mudflat and riverside, leading visitors to venture habitats of wildlife such as fiddler crab, mudskipper and the rare black-faced spoonbill.

* Visitor Centre Lobby

* Stream Walk

* Succession Walk

* Mangrove Boardwalk

* Wildside Walk

## Pui Pui Home

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Pui Pui at Hong Kong Wetland Park False gharial in Wetland

See also: Pui Pui (crocodile)

Pui Pui is a crocodile's name, which is a Chinese pun[citation needed] indicating that it came from Shan Pui River and is the apple of the public's eye.

On 29 August 2006, she was moved into her landscaped enclosure and can be easily viewed by the public. Pui Pui's Home was designed to provide the reptile with a healthy and comfortable living environment.

The outdoor enclosure is 8 by 9 metres (26 by 30 ft), of which 70% is pool area. With a maximum depth of 1-metre (3 ft 3 in), the pool is landscaped with plants to provide sheltered areas, hiding places and basking areas for the reptile. Outdoor facilities include some infra-red heaters, a heat pad and a weighing scale. Water in the pool is continuously circulated through a filtration system.

## Transportation

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Light rail station

Wetland Park is served by the MTR Light Rail, and the Wetland Park stop and Tin Sau stop belong to Zone 5A for single-ride ticket.

### Routes

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* 705: Tin Shui Wai Circular (Counter-Clockwise)
* 706: Tin Shui Wai Circular (Clockwise)
* 761P: Yuen Long to Tin Wing (Limited special service: departing from each terminal every 30 minutes 1000–1500 daily. Normal service terminates at Tin Yat instead of Tin Wing.)[citation needed]

## Climate

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Wetland Park currently holds the highest recorded temperature in Hong Kong, at 39.0 °C (102.2 °F) on 22 August 2017, the day before Typhoon Hato affected the region.[2]

Climate data for Wetland Park (2005–2022)

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °C (°F)  | 28.5
(83.3)  | 30.2
(86.4)  | 32.7
(90.9)  | 35.9
(96.6)  | 35.7
(96.3)  | 35.4
(95.7)  | 37.9
(100.2)  | 39.0
(102.2)  | 36.3
(97.3)  | 36.0
(96.8)  | 32.3
(90.1)  | 29.9
(85.8)  | 39.0
(102.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 20.3
(68.5)  | 21.6
(70.9)  | 24.1
(75.4)  | 26.9
(80.4)  | 30.1
(86.2)  | 31.7
(89.1)  | 32.8
(91.0)  | 32.6
(90.7)  | 32.3
(90.1)  | 29.8
(85.6)  | 26.1
(79.0)  | 21.6
(70.9)  | 27.5
(81.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | 15.8
(60.4)  | 17.3
(63.1)  | 20.0
(68.0)  | 23.1
(73.6)  | 26.4
(79.5)  | 28.3
(82.9)  | 29.0
(84.2)  | 28.6
(83.5)  | 27.9
(82.2)  | 25.3
(77.5)  | 21.7
(71.1)  | 17.0
(62.6)  | 23.4
(74.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 12.5
(54.5)  | 14.1
(57.4)  | 17.0
(62.6)  | 20.1
(68.2)  | 23.7
(74.7)  | 25.8
(78.4)  | 26.2
(79.2)  | 25.7
(78.3)  | 24.9
(76.8)  | 22.3
(72.1)  | 18.6
(65.5)  | 13.6
(56.5)  | 20.4
(68.7)
Record low °C (°F)  | 2.2
(36.0)  | 4.5
(40.1)  | 6.7
(44.1)  | 11.5
(52.7)  | 16.3
(61.3)  | 19.9
(67.8)  | 23.0
(73.4)  | 22.9
(73.2)  | 19.8
(67.6)  | 14.2
(57.6)  | 8.1
(46.6)  | 3.1
(37.6)  | 2.2
(36.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 31.5
(1.24)  | 39.2
(1.54)  | 67.0
(2.64)  | 117.4
(4.62)  | 233.7
(9.20)  | 289.9
(11.41)  | 239.3
(9.42)  | 308.5
(12.15)  | 185.1
(7.29)  | 80.1
(3.15)  | 42.3
(1.67)  | 22.1
(0.87)  | 1,656.1
(65.2)
Average relative humidity (%)  | 72  | 77  | 78  | 80  | 82  | 83  | 82  | 84  | 80  | 74  | 74  | 69  | 78
Average dew point °C (°F)  | 10.3
(50.5)  | 12.7
(54.9)  | 15.8
(60.4)  | 19.1
(66.4)  | 22.8
(73.0)  | 25.1
(77.2)  | 25.4
(77.7)  | 25.3
(77.5)  | 24.0
(75.2)  | 20.0
(68.0)  | 16.5
(61.7)  | 10.6
(51.1)  | 19.0
(66.1)
Source: Hong Kong Observatory[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

## See also

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* Nam Sang Wai
* Fung Lok Wai
* List of buildings and structures in Hong Kong
* Hong Kong Country Parks & Special Areas

## References

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1. ^ "In a Class of Their Own: ULI Announces 5 Winners for the 2007 Awards for Excellence: Asia Pacific Competition". uli.org. 12 July 2007. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
2. ^ "HK records hottest day before typhoon". Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
3. ^ "Monthly Mean Temperature (°C) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
4. ^ "Monthly Maximum Temperature (°C) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
5. ^ "Monthly Minimum Temperature (°C) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
6. ^ "Monthly Mean Daily Maximum Temperature (°C) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
7. ^ "Monthly Mean Daily Minimum Temperature (°C) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
8. ^ "Monthly Total Rainfall (mm) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
9. ^ "Monthly Mean Relative Humidity (%) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
10. ^ "Monthly Mean Dew Point Temperature (°C) at Wetland Park". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.

## External links

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Media related to Hong Kong Wetland Park at Wikimedia Commons

* Official website

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Yuen Long District

History|

* Wang Chau housing controversy

Areas|

* Au Tau
* Choi Uk Tsuen
* Hung Shui Kiu
* Kam Tin
* Lok Ma Chau
* Lung Tin Tsuen
* Ma Tin Tsuen
* Muk Kiu Kau Tsuen
* Nam Sang Wai
* Pak Sha Tsuen
* Pat Heung
* Ping Shan
* San Tin
* Ngau Tam Mei
* Tai Sang Wai
* Shan Ha Tsuen
* Shan Pui Tsuen
* Shap Pat Heung
* Nam Hang Tsuen
* Shek Kong
* Shui Pin Wai
* Shui Tsiu Lo Wai
* Shung Ching San Tsuen
* Tai Kei Leng
* Tai Tong
* Tin Liu Tsuen
* Tin Shui Wai
* Wang Chau
* Wong Nai Tun Tsuen
* Yeung Ka Tsuen
* Yuen Long
* Yuen Long Town
* Yuen Long New Town

| Kam Tin villages|

* Fung Kat Heung
* Kam Hing Wai
* Kam Tin Shi
* Kam Tin Shing Mun San Tsuen
* Kat Hing Wai
* Ko Po Tsuen
* Sha Po Tsuen
* Shui Mei Tsuen
* Shui Tau Tsuen
* Tai Hong Wai
* Tsz Tong Tsuen
* Wing Lung Wai

|

Wang Chau|

* The "Six Villages of Wang Chau"
* Chung Sum Wai
* Fuk Hing Tsuen
* Sai Tau Wai
* Tung Tau Wai
* Yeung Uk Tsuen
* Lam Uk Tsuen
* Fung Ka Wai
* Ng Uk Tsuen
* Shing Uk Tsuen
* Tai Tseng Wai
* "Waterside area"
* Fung Chi Tsuen
* Ha Mei San Tsuen
* Shui Pin Tsuen
* Shui Pin Wai
* Shui Tin Tsuen
* Wing Ning Tsuen

Landmarks|

* Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall
* Fairview Park
* Hong Kong Wetland Park
* I Shing Temple
* Kingswood Villas
* Long Ping Estate
* Mai Po Marshes
* Pok Oi Hospital
* Public housing estates in Tin Shui Wai
* Public housing estates in Yuen Long
* Sun Yuen Long Centre
* Tai Lam Country Park (part)
* Yoho Mall
* Yoho Town
* Yuen Long Industrial Estate
* Yuen Long Kau Hui (markets)
* Yuen Long Stadium
* Yuen Long Theatre

Transport|

| MTR stations|

* Kam Sheung Road
* Lok Ma Chau
* Long Ping
* Tin Shui Wai
* Yuen Long

|

Light rail|

* Chestwood
* Chung Fu
* Fung Nin Road (ex-Town Hall)
* Ginza
* Hang Mei Tsuen
* Hong Lok Road
* Hung Shui Kiu
* Locwood
* Ping Shan
* Shui Pin Wai
* Tai Tong Road
* Tin Fu
* Tin Heng
* Tin Sau
* Tin Shui
* Tin Shui Wai
* Tin Tsz
* Tin Yat
* Tin Yiu
* Tin Yuet
* Tin Wing (ex-Tin Shui Wai Terminus)
* Tin Wu
* Tong Fong Tsuen
* Wetland Park
* Yuen Long

Bus centres|

* Tai Lam Tunnel Bus Interchange

Airports|

* Shek Kong Airfield

Border crossings|

* Lok Ma Chau Control Point

Education|

* Yuen Long Public Secondary School
* New Territories Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School
* CCC Kei Yuen College
* Yuen Long Catholic Secondary School

This list is incomplete.

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Conservation designations in Hong Kong

Country parks|

| Hong Kong Island|

* Aberdeen
* Lung Fu Shan
* Pok Fu Lam
* Shek O
* Tai Tam
* Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Ext.)

|

New Territories  East|

* Clear Water Bay
* Kam Shan
* Kiu Tsui
* Lion Rock
* Ma On Shan
* Pat Sin Leng
* Plover Cove
* Plover Cove (Ext.)
* Robin's Nest
* Sai Kung East
* Sai Kung West
* Sai Kung West (Wan Tsai Ext.)

New Territories West|

* Lam Tsuen
* Lantau North
* Lantau North (Ext.)
* Lantau South
* Shing Mun
* Tai Lam
* Tai Mo Shan

Special Areas|

* Double Haven Special Area
* High Island Special Area
* Lai Chi Wo
* Ninepin Group Special Area
* Ma Shi Chau
* Sharp Island Special Area
* Tai Po Kau
* Tsiu Hang
* Tung Lung Fort
* Ung Kong Group Special Area
* Wetland Park

Marine parks|

* Hoi Ha Wan
* Yan Chau Tong
* Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau
* Tung Ping Chau
* The Brothers
* Southwest Lantau
* South Lantau
* Cape D'Aguilar

See also: Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Zoos of Hong Kong

* Edward Youde Aviary
* Kowloon Park
* Lai Chi Kok Zoo (Closed)
* Ocean Park
* Penfold Park
* Wetland Park
* Zoological and Botanical Gardens

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