Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport 56 min
Mai Po Nature Reserve (1 hr 26) Peaceful Buddhist temple, opened in 2015, that allows limited visitors by online appointment only. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (1 hr 25) Conservation area on 148 hectares with themed gardens & wildlife, plus walking paths & guided tours. Mai Po Nature Reserve (27 min) Kite-flying is a popular activity at this urban park with gardens, a wide lawn & a bronze statue. Splendid China Folk Village (32 min) Large theme park with 100+ miniature reproductions of China's historic locations & cultural shows. Ping'an International Financial Center (20 min) Well-known 115-story skyscraper with restaurants & an observation deck for sweeping city views. Hong Kong Wetland Park (34 min) Amusement park, roller coaster, park, and water park Fairy Lake Botanical Garden (15 min) Botanical garden featuring a lake & 6 themed sections, with rare trees, bonsai & other plant life. Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree (1 hr 6) Banyan tree (now a plastic replacement) into which visitors throw wishes attached to oranges. Huanggang Port (20 min) Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (1 hr 11) A long flight of steep steps leads to this sizable, intricate Buddhist temple with lots of statues. Tai Po Waterfront Park (1 hr 19) Scenic parkland on the harbour featuring a promenade, sports courts, amphitheatre & lookout tower. Hong Kong Railway Museum (52 min) Visitors can board vintage carriages at this 1913 station museum housing photographs & model trains. Dameisha Beach (29 min) This long, sandy beach with scenic mountain views draws crowds for lounging, swimming & grilling. Hong Kong Wetland Park (1 hr 33) Large wetland reserve with a visitor center featuring educational exhibits, a cafe & souvenir shop. |