Episode 10: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

While you were walking along Upper Albert Road, you could already see the gardens on your left so, after a short detour, here is one of the entrances to them.Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical gardens are located on the north slopes of Victoria Peak; that is why the roads are hilly and curvy here. The highest point in the park is 100 meters above sea level. It is one of the oldest parks of this kind in the world. It was founded in 1871 and, from the beginning, managed to recreate the natural environment and atmosphere. You can find more than 1,000 species of plants and over 500 species of animals and birds in the Gardens. Initially, it was primarily a botanical garden, but later animals also were brought here, so now the park is divided into two parts - the eastern part is also called the Old Garden and mostly houses botanical exhibits, whereas the western part is newer and dedicated to mammals and reptiles. The two parts are separated by Albany Road, where you came from, and are connected by an underground pedestrian tunnel for easy access. The gardens have a large aviary, and extraordinary bamboo, camellia, herb, azalea and palm gardens. There is a large area to wander around, so everyone can find a place they like.The Gardens are a beautiful, quiet, serene place, where one can rest and relax right in the middle of Hong Kong – a busy, swirling city.
Photo Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Main Gate by hkgalbert is licensed under public domain