This is a beautiful hidden oasis in the heart of Hong Kong. Even if you have limited time, it’s worth a visit. Entry is free and it’s very easy to get here. The most striking feature is the contrast between the lush greenery, lily ponds and waterfalls of the park and the modern skyscrapers in the background. The gleaming Lippo towers and the iconic Bank of China buildings rising up above the park make for a dramatic contrast that is so typical of Hong Kong where the old and the new can sit side by side. One of my favourite parts was the waterfall. A winding path leads you right behind it and again you can look out from behind the cascading water, across the park to the modern city skyline. Other highlights are the aviary, the koi pond and the lake with turtles. At the moment, the lotus flowers are in bloom which attracts a number of photographers with heavy-duty cameras. There are several preserved colonial buildings, the best of which is the Flagstaff House Tea museum. Entry to the museum is also free but its closed during the co-vid 19 pandemic so check the website first if you’re planning on going here. There are level paths through the park which makes it very child and pushchair friendly. Seats are also dotted throughout. GETTING THERE: From Admiralty MTR take Exit C. The easiest access is through the large Pacific Place shopping centre. Escalators beside Harvey Nicholls, run up to the park and bring you right to the entry. ITINERARY – it’s very close to the zoo and botanic gardens and also the Peak tram so it’s easy to combine it with these activities.

Amazing park. I enjoy it with the rain and with the sun , on summer when the weather is hot or on winter when weather is cool. This park can really visit every day, it is like escape from crowded noisy streets. If you have more time I recommend to take first trip to Peak and then find small walking trail from peak to down. All the road is amazing and finally you find yourself in that great park.

This is a particularly good place to go if you need some time out from the busy city centre or if you have kids who need to stretch their legs. It is a large, landscaped park and something of an oasis in the heart of Hong Kong. Entry is free. The highlights are a central, man-made lake with large orange fish and tiny turtles, and a giant, enclosed aviary with an elevated walkway. The aviary os pretty special. The landscaped gardens are green and lush and at one point, the winding path leads you behind the cascading water of an artificial waterfall which is good fun for kids. A 30-metre tall look-out tower has a nice view down over the park and out across the city. It is hidden away from the main lake area and in the past, I hadn’t even realised it was there. If you don’t mind the 100+ stairs, the view from the top is pretty good. If you have spare time, the Flagstaff House Tea museum is an interesting diversion in the park. Whilst it’s probably not everyone’s cup of tea, it’s housed inside a well preserved and grand colonial house and museum entry is also free (see separate review). The park is big so to get your bearings, keep an eye out for the signposted maps of the grounds. It is worth taking a photo of the one by the entry gates so you can find your way around. GETTING THERE: There are several entries. I find the easiest is from inside the Pacific Place shopping centre. Escalators beside Harvey Nicholls, run up to the park and bring you right to one of the main entries.