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Where to Chase the Best Autumn Leaves in Hong Kong This Year
With the summer temperatures finally chilling down, fall is an ideal time to hike, camp, and, of course, see autumn leaves.
No need for out-of-town flights – some of the most spectacular displays of red, yellow, and orange leaves are right here in the city!
If you’re on the lookout for the top places in HK to soak up the autumnal vibes, keep reading. We’ve compiled a list of the best spots to rustle through the stunning canopies of autumn leaves!
Tsing Yi Park
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Address: 60 Tsing King Rd, Tsing Yi
Contact details: +852 2435 0533
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM
How to get here: If you’re traveling via MTR, take the Tung Chung Line, get off at Tsing Yi Station, and go out at Exit B or C.
Tsing Yi Park is one of the go-to spots if you want to snag nice shots of the vibrant autumn foliage.
The park’s ornamental lake is lined by Sabino trees, deciduous trees, and Chinese Swamp Cypress trees. These trees look gorgeous, especially when their leaves turn yellow to dark reddish-brown as autumn approaches.
Apart from that, the park also has beautiful pavilions, statues, and an amphitheater with a touch of European architecture, so you’ll have plenty of spots to take Instagrammable pics.
Pro Tip:
To capture an excellent photo of the fall foliage in this park, just go to the lookout point across the artificial lake.
Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods
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Address: Tai Tong Shan Rd, 31號號 Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club Tai Tong Holiday Camp, Tai Tong
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – Open 24 hours
How to get here: Ride the West Rail Line until you reach Long Ping Station. Get out at Exit B2, catch MTR Bus K66, and get off at Tai Tong Shan Road Stop. From here, you’ll have to walk uphill for around 40 minutes (or roughly 2.64 kilometers) to get to Sweet Gum Woods.
Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods is perhaps the most popular autumn photo spot for professional photographers.
During fall, the Sweet Gum trees here transform into fiery red and orange leaves. They’re set against the lush green foliage of the evergreen trees, so the striking contrast of colors is a total must-see.
Pro Tips: On the hillside, you can find an elevated path behind the trees. You can climb on this path to take great pictures.
You can also find the Sweet Gum Stand near the start of the wood’s walking trail. Its outdoor seating area has a high concentration of red leaves, so it’s also a nice spot to take photos.
Pineapple Dam Nature Trail
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Address: Shin Mun Road, Lo Wai
How to get here: From Shiu Wo Street in Tsuen Wan, ride the green minibus 82. It will take you directly to the start of the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail.
The Pineapple Dam Nature Trail is nestled along the Shin Mun Reservoir, so we recommend this spot if you don’t mind a bit of a hike. The trail is relatively flat, so it’s an easy 890-meter walk even for total beginners.
Besides that, it’s a scenic trail, especially during autumn. The Paperbark trees here transform into a beautiful canopy of bright red leaves.
If you wish to see more stunning vistas, you can also access the Shing Mun Reservoir Walk from here!
Pro Tip: You can find picnic sites along the way. These spots are great photo spots because they offer dazzling views of the autumn foliage and Shin Mun Reservoir.
Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Lake
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Address: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Central Ave
Contact details: +852 3943 7000
How to get here: Get off the MTR University Station and stroll along the Philosophy Path to reach Weiyuan Lake.
If you’re in the New Territories during the fall season, drop by Weiyuan Lake or Lake Ad Excellentiam on the secluded campus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This lovely lake is lined with sweetgum trees with star-shaped leaves and Sabino trees with feathery fronds. In autumn, both sides of the lake are surrounded by lush fall foliage, so many students go here just to take autumn-themed pictures.
Pro Tip: Try visiting early in the morning to get epic pictures of the autumn leaves. That’s when the sunlight hits the lake and the trees.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden
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Address: Albany Road, Central
Contact details: +852 2530 0153
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 6 AM to 7 PM
How to get here: If you’re in Central Station, take Exit A and get to the Exchange Square Bus Terminus. Hop on Bus 12 to reach Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden.
Who says you have to trek for hours to see vibrant fall foliage? The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden’s Avenue of Sweet Gum sits in the heart of Central.
Here, you can find a pathway lined with rows and rows of beautiful, 50-year-old sweetgum trees that become a haven of vivid red and orange leaves in fall. Plus, along the botanicals, you can also visit a zoo that’s home to a range of mammals, birds, and reptiles!
Pro Tip: Wait for the “Golden Hour,” or the hours right before sunset, to get that soft and warm light. This will make sweetgums’ red leaves pop in pictures!
Lau Shui Heung Reservoir
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Address: East of Pat Sin Leng Country Park
How to get here: From Fanling MTR Station, get to the exit and find Fanling Station PLB Terminus. Then, ride the green minibus 52B and get off at the junction of Hok Tau Road and Lau Shui Heung Road. From there, just follow the road signs towards the Lau Shui Heung Reservoir.
If you prefer to chase the autumn leaves in a less crowded spot, we recommend Lau Shui Heung Reservoir. It’s just an easy 650-meter walk from Lau Shui Heung Road, so you can’t miss it.
As fall rolls in, the rows of Bald Cypress and Paperbark trees around the reservoir give off burnt orange and fiery red hues. The southern shore of the reservoir is particularly a great spot to see the leaves.
Pro Tip: On a bright sunny day, the lake looks like a giant mirror, perfectly reflecting the vibrant autumn foliage. It’s the ideal time to capture the striking colors as they dance across the lake’s surface.
Jordan Valley Park
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Address: 71號 New Clear Water Bay Rd, Cha Liu Au
Contact details: +852 2342 2241
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 5 AM to 11 PM
How to get here: From Choi Hung MTR Station, take Exit B and take a taxi to reach Jordan Valley Park. If you want to take the bus, just ride Bus 27 or Bus 29M from Choi Hung MTR Station.
Jordan Valley Park is like a giant playground for picnic lovers, especially in fall when the sweetgum trees in the central lawn become vivid crimson foliage.
Sure, the park doesn’t really showcase a dramatic autumn scenery, but it still has its own charm. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely picnic under the shade of the trees and even play ball games on the vast grass lawn.
Pro Tip: The park gets crazy crowded on weekends, so come here on weekdays to avoid potential photobombers!
North District Park
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Address: Jockey Club Rd, Sheung Shui
Contact details: +852 2670 6155
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 6 AM to 11 PM
How to get here: If you’re coming from Central, you can reach North District Park via Bus 373 and 673.
The North District Park is set between Sheung Shi and Fanling. It’s quite different from the usual parks near Central because it features unique pavilions and structures with a touch of Yangzhou style.
At the center of the park, you can find 16 Bald Cypress trees. During fall, these trees are the stars of the show because they stand out amidst the sea of evergreen trees around the park.
Pro Tip: Lay down or try shooting at a lower angle to capture the warm autumn colors amidst the blue hue of the sky. You can also include the evergreen trees to add a pop of color.
Kowloon Walled City Park
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Address: Carpenter Road Park, Kowloon
Contact details: +852 2716 9962
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 6:30 AM to 11 PM
How to get here: Catch the Tuen Ma Line, get off at Sung Wong Tai Station, and take Exit B3. From there, you can either walk or ride a cab to reach the park.
The historic Kowloon Walled City Park is also a nice spot to capture the picturesque view of autumn leaves.
This park features a Red Leaf Path. As its name implies, it’s a path lined with red foliage of Mountain Tallows, Queen Crepe Myrtles, and copper leaf trees.
Pro Tip: To ensure you can capture the autumn foliage in your frame, take pictures at the designated walkways and pavilions on the Red Leaf Path.