Hong Kong’s Five Best Parks You Must Visit – Pretty Oases to Explore

Hong Kong Park houses over 2,000 types of plants. The greenhouse at this park is of an international standard. The entire park is spread across 8 hectares and is home to some of the nation's best-preserved vintage buildings. There is plenty to do at this park apart from enjoying nature. You can visit the Hong Kong Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. It is located at Flagstaff and houses an array of antique porcelain. And you can stop for a cup of tea there. The area is perfect for Instagram-worthy shots too. You can trek to the top of the hill for sights of colonial buildings intermingled with modern architecture. An easy to reach park from Tsim Sha Tsui Hotels, Hong Kong Park is less than 30 minutes from popular accommodations like Park Hotel Hong Kong.

If you love wandering around huge parks, head over to Kowloon Park. The 33 acres of lush greenery are like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The place is ideal for an explorative walk and keeping an eye out for the little critters living there. Or you can choose to find a park bench to sit and watch the world go by. And since it's located along Nathan Road, you can visit the park while exploring the interesting shops and little alleys of Kowloon. Hotels located in Tsim Sha Tsui offer easy access to the Kowloon district too. Kowloon Park and the top attractions in the area are less than 20 minutes from Hong Kong hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui.

This is a popular tourist destination. The Avenue of Stars is 450 metres long and is surrounded by stunning scenery. Go there to see the handprints of noted actors as well as the statues of celebrities. Plus, there is a waterfront promenade extending a distance of 750 metres along the peninsula, which you can walk along to be mesmerised by the stunning scenery. The strip extends along Victoria Harbour and in total is about 1.3 kilometres.

This path is home to exotic jungle paths, a collection of domestic and wild animals, and over 140 hectares of space to explore. The farm and park combo make the place popular amongst schools planning class excursions. Plus, its located around the lower slopes of Hong Kong's tallest peak, the Tai Mo Shan Mountain, which boasts an altitude of 3,100 feet. Hence, the park is a prominent hiking area.

Plan to spend an hour or two at this lovely park, which is quieter and serene on weekdays. Home to over 19 species of primates, the place is famous as one of the few hubs to see so many primate species in one place.