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This place is renowned for shooting background of many TV series, it is covered by many vast reed fields and fish ponds, retains the rural scene of Hong Kong. With the ample mangrove forest and the tranquil riverside, Nam Sang Wai is doubtlessly an extraordinary heaven in Hong Kong.An unique thing in Nam Sang Wai is the water crossing between Nam Sang Wai and the village of Shan Pui Tsuen in Yuen Long. A small boat carries residents and visitors to Nam Sang Wai may be the only one water crossing way that is manually operated in Hong Kong.Between leaves swirl in late autumn and lotuses reveal in early spring, there will have lots waterfowl on both sides of the river to come to Hong Kong to migrate for the winter. The most fascinating view are the seagulls flying in the sky. Most seagulls are purely white with grey upper parts and back, their smooth and beautiful sailing movements definitely make everyone enchanted with it.Nam Sang Wai is absolutely a good place for photography lover, because it has a variety of natural elements include flowers, trees, grass, wood, water, birds, old house, etc. The dazzling nature will make you captured the best part of countryside in Hong Kong.

 

 

Information

 

Area: Yuen Long District

Starting point: Nam Sang Wai Road

End point: Nam Sang Wai

Average hiking time: About 3 hours

Distance: Approx. 5km

Replenishing stations: There might be a few simple eateries along the route inside village houses. However, these do not follow regular opening hours. Bring along your own snacks and drinks.

Difficulty: Easy

 

 

How to get there

 

MTR West Rail Line - Yuen Long Station exit G2, then walk towards the village of Shan Pui Tsuen for around 15 minutes to take the water crossing boat