The 380-ha Mai Po Nature Reserve (MPNR) is part of the Mai Po Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest, nested within the Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site (the Ramsar Site) in the northwestern part of the New Territories. It has been managed by the World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (WWF-Hong Kong) since 1983.
The Ramsar Site has a shallow bay with extensive intertidal mudflats backed by mangal, tidal shrimp ponds (gei wais), fishponds and reed beds. It serves as an important over-wintering and refueling station site for the waterbirds during their migrations between Arctic Russia and Australia. Amongst the tens of thousands of migratory waterbirds are a number of globally threatened species such as the Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor), Saunder’s Gull (Larus saundersi) and Nordmann’s Greenshank (Tringa guttifer). Spring and autumn are the best seasons for bird watching. Visitors can enjoy the natural landscape along the broadwalk and walking trail in MPNR.
Remarks: MPNR is a restricted area. To visit MPNR, visitors are required to obtain a permit issued by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department or join public guided tours organised by WWF-Hong Kong.
Websites:
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/index.html
WWF - Hong Kong
https://www.wwf.org.hk/en/
Transport
To plan your journey to The Mai Po Nature Reserve, you may visit the website below for transport information.
https://www.wwf.org.hk/en/wetlands/booking/getthere/
The information provided in this website is for reference only, and is subject to change in accordance with the announcement of relevant Departments or organisations. The Government does not make any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy, adequacy, reliability or timeliness in relation to such contents, and will not be liable for any errors in, or omissions from any such information. Before planning your journey, please pay attention to the latest announcements of relevant departments or agencies, or contact them for enquiries of the latest opening status and opening hours of the attractions.
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