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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

๐Ÿ“ Lam Tsuen, New Territories

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โ˜…4.3(3,032 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐHKD 25-50๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

148-hectare conservation site in Lam Tsuen with themed gardens, native parrots, birds, and reptiles. Hillside trails reward with panoramic views. Optional paid shuttle bus accesses upper garden areas.

โœ“ 148 hectaresโœ“ native wildlifeโœ“ hillside trailsโœ“ conservation programsโœ“ shuttle bus accessโœ“ botanical gardens

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5 and up who are comfortable with moderate hillside walking. The shuttle bus makes the upper gardens accessible for families with younger children or those who want to manage energy levels.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กTake the paid shuttle bus to the upper gardens and walk downhill - far easier than ascending on foot
โฐCheck the events calendar before visiting - guided botanical and conservation tours are scheduled in advance
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธMultiple seasonal visits reveal different flowering plants and wildlife activity across the year

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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J H

11 months ago

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โ€œWe joined an exclusive tour of the garden and the current artist-in-residence program, โ€œImpressions, Expressions - Feeling & Depicting Natureโ€ Botanical Art Exhibition, all led by artist-in-residence Kelvin Yeung. It was very impressive to see how Kelvin, as both an artist and a nature conservationist, shared his detailed knowledge and passion throughout the tour. After that, we took part in his Chinese painting workshop, which gave us a warm and eye-opening introduction to watercolor and Chinese painting. We were also inspired by the volunteersโ€™ efforts in running Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. The garden itself is beautiful and definitely worth a visit-highly recommend checking out the exhibition!โ€

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Chung Karen

8 months ago

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โ€œGreat place to enjoy the nature. Plenty of plants and some animals mainly birds and reptiles. Visited several times in different seasons with different plants.โ€

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Charlotte Yuk Yung LI

a year ago

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โ€œA truly stunning botanical garden, where the streams and waterfalls, the valley, and a diverse array of trees and plants blend together into one harmonious landscape. What an incredible legacy left by Sir Kadoorie and Lord Kadoorie! I participated in the meditation program "Walking in Peace 2025" here. We practiced various forms of meditations -- including sitting meditation, walking meditation, qigong, mindful eating. I enjoyed every part of the experience - strolling in silence along the beautiful paths beside the streams and waterfalls, meditating atop the hill at sunset, and ending the day with dessert on the rooftop after dinner. We even saw monkeys and a porcupine crossing the road on the way down the campus. My heartfelt thanks to Ven. Ngawang Tenzin, the dedicated staff, and all the wonderful participants for making this such a meaningful and enriching experience.โ€

๐Ÿ’ฌ What parents mention

Praised plant & animal biodiversityLoved hillside views & trailsValued guided programs & tours

Overview

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden spans 148 hillside hectares with an exceptional range of themed gardens - insectivorous plants, water plants, and fruit tree groves among them - alongside resident native wildlife including parrots, birds, and reptiles. The hillside terrain means genuine hiking is involved; a paid shuttle bus connects key sections for families who want to descend on foot after riding up.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday09:30-17:00
Tuesday09:30-17:00
Wednesday09:30-17:00
Thursday09:30-17:00
Friday09:30-17:00
Saturday09:30-17:00
Sunday09:30-17:00

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