Tai Mo Shan Country Park
Country Park & Hiking in Tsuen Wan
Tai Mo Shan Road, New TerritoriesAbout
Tai Mo Shan Country Park is a 1,440-hectare protected natural area established on February 23, 1979, encompassing Hong Kong's highest peak at 957 metres , . The park features diverse landscapes including grasslands, forests, waterfalls, and historical tea plantation terraces from the 17th century . It is renowned for being the coldest place in Hong Kong, with frost and icicles occasionally forming on upper slopes during cold spells , . The park borders Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve to the east and Shing Mun Country Park to the south . Key attractions include the spectacular Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls with its 35-metre Long Falls , panoramic views of Northern and Western New Territories, and the Visitor Centre featuring climate change exhibitions . The park is home to over 100 bird species and rich biodiversity . Recreation facilities at Rotary Park include 60 barbecue stoves, campsites, and the family-friendly Tai Mo Shan Family Walk , . The summit offers breathtaking views of Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi, and even Shenzhen on clear days .