LAM TSUEN
Situated south of Tai Mo Shan in a valley, Lam Tsuen is surrounded by
green hills and clear small streams. Today, Lam Tsuen spreads over a large area, covering 26 villages.
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The woodlands behind Pak Ngau Shek Village are extremely rich in flora.
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Pak Ngau Shek Village |
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| Pak Ngau Shek Village |
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The village is divided into an upper and lower parts, i.e.
Sheung Pak Ngau Shek Village and Ha Pak Ngau Shek Village.
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Pak Ngau Shek Village |
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Pak Ngau Shek still contains many old traditional Chinese houses.
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| Pak Ngau Shek Village |
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Kadoorie Farm is situated next to Pak Ngau Shek near Lam Kam Road.
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Pak Ngau Shek Village |
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden spreads over 148 hectares of land and is located on the
northern slopes and foothills of Tai Mo Shan mountain.
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| Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
The Farm was established in 1956 to provide agricultural aid to farmers in need.
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
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Kadoorie Farm's valley has streams, woodlands and vegetable terraces - together with
conservation and education facilities.
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| Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
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Conservation activities concentrate on protecting native orchids and
rehabilitating birds of prey.
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
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The Rainbow Pavilion is a very Chinese classical pavilion.
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| Rainbow Pavilion |
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The gardens are lovely, with many indigenous birds, animals, insects, plants in residence
and are worth a visit with the kids!
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
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The farm was built in a valley with streams, woodlands and terraces
in 1956 by Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association.
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| Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
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Kadoorie Farm features a butterfly garden, a beautiful orchid garden
and other flowers.
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
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Visitors can stroll during hours inside Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden.
Higher areas of the farm requires more walking.
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| Kadoorie Farm and Botanic garden |
Built in the Ming Dynasty, Ling Wan Monastery used to be known as
"Ling Wan Practicing Hall".
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Ling Wan Monastery |
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It was built by TANG Hung-yee, the son of a prominent family of Kam Tin,
for his mother to practice Buddhism.
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| Ling Wan Monastery |
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Outside the monastery, the shadow of old trees, the fragrance of blossoms and
the singing of birds combine to create an idyllic picture.
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Ling Wan Monastery |
