Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden

Kadoorie Farm is an urban oasis spread along the northern slopes of Tai Mo Shan Country Park – and not far from the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree (where, in the past, locals would toss a wish written on paper and tied to an orange into the branches during Chinese New Year – they now tie their wishes to wooden racks nearby). The tall pines of its T.S. Woo Memorial Pavilion are punctuated by 230 Taiwan cherry trees – one of the biggest collections of cherry blossoms in Hong Kong. These bell-shaped clusters of pink flowers, along with birds clinging to the branches, create an idyllic spring scene. Walk along the Kadoorie Brothers Memorial Pavilion for a spectacular view and the pleasant fragrance of apricot blossoms. There are hiking trails, waterfalls and opportunities to meet farm animals and pick produce – more than enough for a day’s outing.

When to visit: January to February. Check out the farm’s Facebook page for the latest updates on cherry blossom timings

How to get there: Take bus 64K from Tai Po Market, Tai Wo or Kam Sheung Road MTR stations and get off at the Kadoorie Farm bus stop; click here for details