Best farms for a day of leisure in Hong Kong
Fruit picking, animal petting and plenty of outdoor fun
To complement its lively city life, Hong Kong offers plenty of outdoors escapes, including camping, hiking and water sports. But if you’ve climbed Dragon’s Back one too many times, then a day on the farm may suit you. Whether you’re looking to try fruit picking, searching for the closest equivalent to a zoo or hunting for the most picturesque spots to get that Insta-worthy pic, there’s bound to be a farm on this list just for you.
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Bunny Wonderland
Encompassing an area of over 100,000 square feet, Bunny Wonderland has a variety of outdoor facilities to keep to the kids busy, including pirate ships, trampolines, rope nets and swings. And, as its name suggests, the farm has a dedicated zone full of bunnies for the public to pet and interact with (gently, of course). As a bonus, online shopping platforms KKday and Klook are offering package discounts for a day out at the farm, so head over to the respective websites to check them out.
Bunny Wonderland, 1 Chi Ma Leng, Wang Toi Shan Wing Ning Lei, Pat Heung, 2488 2978
Long Ping Strawberry Grape Farm
With a 200,000-square-foot field, this massive organic farm in Yuen Long lends itself as one of the best places to go for strawberry and grape picking. It has garnered much attention in recent years with its offers of Japanese fruit varieties, such as the Shine Muscat grapes and Kyoho grapes. The farm is free to enter, but if you want to leave with your fruits, then a small fee must be paid.
Long Ping Strawberry Grape Farm, Tai Tong Road, Tai Tong Village, Yuen Long, 9251 8926
Go Green Organic Farm
Go Green Organic Farm is a charming spread of bright pineapple fields situated on the outskirts of town in Kam Tin. This pineapple-themed farm offers seasonable fruit and vegetable picking (including pineapple picking), farming workshops, handicraft and cooking classes, as well as camping and barbecue facilities. Nothing compares to its most popular attraction though – the alpaca enclosure, where visitors can get up close and personal with these furry animals for a small fee.
Go Green Organic Farm, Si Pai Shek, Kam Tin, Yuen Long, 5579 2178
Holiday Farm
Since 1992, this natural education interactive farm has offered beautiful scenery, fruit gardens and animal encounters for visitors in need of a break from city life. Its zoo section is especially impressive, boasting up to seven species of free-roaming animals that you can feed and pet. The farm also offers workshops where you can try your hand at making bread, wind chimes and even scarecrows.
Holiday Farm, 62C Tai Lung Hang Village, Sheung Shui, 2668 4055
Nature’s Harvest
You’ve probably seen the pictures all over social media. Located in Sai Kung, Nature’s Harvest advertises itself as an organic farm and wellness getaway with plenty of photo opportunities, including its signature Dutch windmill and Swiss wooden houses. Within its picturesque site, it also has a large piece of farmland where regular farming workshops are held.
Nature’s Harvest, Pak Shui Wun, Sai Kung, 2723 3126
Butterfly Valley
This butterfly-themed farm is a wonderland for Instagrammers. Touting natural lake views, pink-purple windmills and rainbow bridges, it’s got everything you need to up your social media game. The farm has recently introduced a small alpaca enclosure and launched a camping package, making it the perfect weekend trip for parents with children, too.
Butterfly Valley, Le Jardin, 8 Fung Yuen Road, Tai Po, 6583 5111
Kam Pok Farm
If a full farming experience is what you’re after, then a visit to Kam Pok Farm is in order. There, you can try harvesting different types of fruits and vegetables and immerse fully into the life of a farmer. Opening times vary, so make sure check its Facebook page lest you don on your best overalls and come face to face with closed gates at Tam Mei.
Kam Pok Farm, Kam Pok Road, Tam Mei
Tai Tong Organic Ecopark
Giddy up! If horseriding is on your agenda and regular lessons at Hong Kong Jockey Club’s venues are out of your budget, head over to Tai Tong Organic Ecopark. Located near Tai Tong Village, this farm comes with a barbecue area, fish pond, strawberry fields for picking and offers various family activities including pony rides, bull cart riding and creative workshops.
Tai Tong Organic Ecopark, 11 Tai Tong Shan Road, Yuen Long, 2470 2201
Thumbnail image courtesy of Go Green Organic Farm
