Amazing Green Adventures & Eco-Friendly Activities For Kids In Hong Kong

Ark Eden: Lantau Island

Eco-Cycling: Lau Fau Shan And Tsim Bei Tsui

What could be better than an eco-tour that provides both education and a way to expend energy? Eco-cycling does both, with cycling tours of cultural spots. BiciLine has a few tours to choose from, that also include heritage villages and trails. The Tsim Bei Tsui tour takes riders through Lau Fau Shan and Tsim Bei Tsui, and covers wetland and mangrove awareness, sustainable fish farming and a seafood lunch.

Eco-cycling With BicLine, http://biciline.tungwahcsd.org/

Treasure Island

Based on the beautiful beach of Pui O on Lantau, Treasure Island offers a whole range of outdoor adventures; from surfing and canoeing to orienteering and camping. Along with school holiday camps and family adventure packages that give you the opportunity to do these things, the group also runs Leave No Trace awareness workshops. The workshops are based on helping people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and ethically, and they make a great addition to any outdoorsy adventure. If you camp or hike regularly with the family, these courses are worth checking out.

Treasure Island, http://www.treasureislandhk.com/.

Hong Kong Wetland Park: Tin Shui Wai, New Territories

A rarity in Hong Kong, the Wetland Park at Tin Shui Wai in the New Territories is a genuine wildlife reserve. The 61-hectare park is home to over 250 species of bird, 170 species of butterfly, and dozens of insect, reptile and plant species - and thanks to conservation efforts these numbers are on the rise. Different habitats have been created around the park to encourage native wildlife to flourish, while efforts to protect plants and animals from invaders are actively taken. Spend a day learning more about wetland plants and animals, conservation, and Hong Kong's incredibly diverse wetland ecosystem. If you go at different times of the year the flowers and birds will be different too, depending on the season. It's also a really nice place to get away from it all!

Hong Kong Wetland Park, Wetland Park, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, https://www.wetlandpark.gov.hk/en

Bee Keeping: New Territories

Kids love honey, and there are many benefits to the sweet sticky stuff - especially if it's locally grown. There are a number of intrepid urban farmers in HK who have taken to beekeeping, producing some delightful blends of honey from HK's native flowers. You can visit a farm to learn more about the process and pick up some honey while you're there.

Guide To Visiting Local Bees In Hong Kong, Click here

Po Sang Yuen Bee Farm, 8 Wu Tip Shan Road, Fanling, New Territories, +852 2669 5840, https://www.facebook.com/

Rooftop Republic: Various Locations In Hong Kong

The pre-packaged, plastic-wrapped fruit and veg at your local Park 'N Shop is a far cry from the produce's humble origins. If your kids are keen to learn - or you're keen to teach them - where their food comes from, a local farm is a good place to start. Rooftop Republic offers workshops for all ages and abilities on the art of organic farming, and they can even help you create your own patch of edible greenery, no matter how much space you have. Check out their website for details of upcoming tours and events. Want more - here are other urban farm options in Hong Kong.

Rooftop Republic, https://www.rooftoprepublic.com/, https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_republic/

More Urban Farm Options In Hong Kong, Click here

Visit An Organic Farm: New Territories

Every little one knows the tune Old MacDonald, but how many of them have actually set foot on a farm? From seasonal strawberry picking to vegetable farming, here are a few fields far from the city where the whole family can get a breath of fresh air and get their hands a little dirty. Go on now... before the season is over (end of April!). And don't forget to visit the Pineapple Park as well here.

Little Steps Guide To Organic Farms And Strawberry Picking, Click here. Check out our video!

Go Green Organic Pineapple Farm, Si Pai Shek, Kam Tin, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 5579 2178, info@gogreenlife.com.hk, www.gogreenlife.com.hk

Pink Dolphins In Tung Chung & Dolphin Conservation Society

Hong Kong waters are home to the endangered and rare Chinese pink dolphin. HK Dolphin Watch is the only approved operator of eco-tours to see the dolphins in their native habitat - the waters off Lantau island's west coast. As the dolphin population diminishes sightings aren't guaranteed, but you will learn more about the dolphin's plight, and how to help them. For more information on tours check out our guide here!

Pink Dolphin Watch, Click here!  Watch our video here!

Don't forget also to check out the Dolphin Conservation Society where you can learn more information in spreading public awareness on conserving dolphins and other ocean creatures that are in captivity. This is a great way also to educate our little ones regarding this matter. They also offer educational research trips.

Dolphin Conservation Society, https://hkdcs.org/, https://www.instagram.com/hkdcs/

Hong Kong Clean-Up: All Beaches In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Cleanup is an initiative that was created in 2000 as a one-day clean-up event. Today the challenge runs all year, and all you have to do to participate is register your team, and spend a day cleaning trash from the coast, country or city. Your contribution helps to raise awareness of the trash problem in Hong Kong, and if you provide data of your clean-up, you may even win a prize. Get the kids outdoors and make a real impact on one of the city's biggest issues! The HK Cleanup team can help you organise your clean-up if you want to plan something on a larger scale.

HK Cleanup, http://hkcleanup.org/

Visit A Flower Market: Mongkok

Bring the garden home! Mongkok’s Flower Market is teeming with options that will help clear the air. Point your kids toward spider plants, snake plants and peace lilies to remove indoor pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde in your home. We have also recently spotted a new company focused on indoor plants that also help clean your air - check out Air Plant Club!

Mongkok Flower Market, Flower Market Road, Mong Kok, https://www.flower-market.hk/opening-hours

Watch A Green-Themed Movie

A Plastic Ocean is a sobering watch, with startling images and a distressing message that will hopefully spur action by young and old alike. Older kids will dig the dramatic Nature is Speaking videos from Conservation International on YouTube, which pairs stars such as Julia Roberts and Harrison Ford with the earth's elements to describe their plight in first person. Penelope Cruz is Water, Kevin Spacey is the Rainforest, and we are all chastened.

• • A Plastic Ocean, www.plasticoceans.org/film/.  Buy or rent it on iTunes
  • Nature is Speaking, Click here

Hong Kong Children's Discovery Museum: Sai Wan Ho

Hong Kong Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) is the city's first and only children’s museum dedicated to play-based learning in language and literacy, S.T.E.A.M., culture, and environmental awareness/stewardship. This museum is designed especially for children 10 years old and under, and welcomes everyone older and up to 100 years old to visit together! Make sure to book and purchase your tickets online, walk-ins are also welcome but depending on capacity, you might be able to get in! Click here for booking details.

Hong Kong Children's Discovery Museum, Shop E (G/F) & 1/F, Island Walk, 163 Shau Kei Wan Road, Hong Kong, +852 9885 2755, https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.hk/

The Green Hub: Tai Po

The Green Hub, a center for sustainable living has reimagined the Old Tai Po Police Station, to demonstrate how we can live sustainably while at the same time respecting nature and respecting each other. Visitors are invited to enjoy their locally sourced, healthy food; join one of their transformative educational courses; learn about community events; engage with a network of community members who care about living lightly on our planet; and experience the beauty of this tranquil heritage site.

It is closed on Tuesdays and you can check their website for courses you wish to enroll for either yourself or your family!

The Green Hub, 11 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po, Hong Kong, https://www.greenhub.hk/en/

Friends Of The Earth: Plant A Tree

Friends of the Earth (HK) was established in 1983 as a charitable organization. It is one of Hong Kong's most prominent green groups.

As of 2024, they are running a tree planting challenge plus a Sustainable Development School Talks and Workshops programme. They also have a recycling programme with collection points around the city to help with used clothes and ink/toner cartridges.

Friends of the Earth, Unit 1301-1302, 13/F, Block A, Sea View Estate, 2 Watson Road, Hong Kong, +852 2528 5588, foehk@foe.org.hk, https://www.foe.org.hk/

Mai Po Nature Reserve Wetland Park

The World Wide Fund's (WWF) public guided eco-visits to Mai Po are the best and simplest way to experience the beauty of this truly unique and ecologically diverse wetland location. You will be guided by a nature interpreter, where you will follow a designated trail that explores the gei wai (traditional shrimp ponds), boardwalk and natural habitats of wildlife, as well as do some birdwatching. You can also sign up for one of their amazing educational programs too!

The vast biodiversity of the Mai Po Nature Reserve makes it also a key site for students and educators to learn about wetland conservation first-hand, outside the classroom.

Mai Po Nature Reserve, Peter Scott Field Studies Centre, Tam Kon Chau Road, Yuen Long, https://www.wwf.org.hk/en/wetlands/booking/

Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Gardens: See Rescued Animals

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) is a conservation and education centre where you can check out rescued animals, plant exhibits and low carbon living exhibits. Their low carbon living exhibits show families the benefits of sustainable living, and you can learn more on how KFBG deals with waste water and compost, indeed it is an educational experience for all.

It is also the perfect location to have a family picnic, go on a mini hike with their walking trails and truly spend a day with rescued animals and nature!

Kids can also sign up and join an awesome Treasure Hunt!

Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Gardens, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen, New Territories, https://www.kfbg.org/en/

Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong

Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong (OWLHK) is a professional environmental education organization established in 2016 and later on became a registered charity in Hong Kong. OWLHK promotes conservation and environmental education in Hong Kong through outdoor education.

If you have curious little explorers that love the outdoors, you can check out their forest walks or their super awesome night safaris!

Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong (OWLHK), Flat G, 5/F, Reason Group Tower, 403 Castle Peak Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 3619 0626, Whatsapp: +852 9852 7880, info@owlhk.org, https://www.owlhk.org/en/index