Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods — Attraction in Hong Kong

This was my second trip to the gum trees. This majestic place is a great escape. It is extremely busy in holiday days.

Transport is readily available ethier from a MTR. K66 from Long Ping Station, which will mean an extra 30mins of uphill. The easiest way is by Taxi about 60HKD.

The walk is steep in places but as you are following a road it is quite manageable.

It was a pleasant journey, however this time the trees not as colourful as last time I went. I think it may be better closer to Chinese New year

If you plan to go, choose a day other than holidays or weekends. Start early to avoid the crowds. As a side note it makes for a pleasant...

Very popular spot - crowded and social distancing is challenging. Visited in late December and only a few red trees along the trail, majority are a dusty orange. Definitely do not come anticipating a bright Insta-worthy red tree forest you will be very disappointed! Transport was challenging with significant traffic from Long Ping MTR on the K66 bus, followed by a lengthy ~30 minute walk once you get off to get to the trees. If you have experienced autumn overseas, feel free to skip...

Sugar gum trees Tai Tong Every year at about November or December, when the weather is cold enough, the leaves of Sugar gum trees Tai Tong will turn red. The site is at the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Country Park. The red leaves attract a lot of visitors and good for photo taking . I visited there at an evening and saw the sun set against this background. It was fantastic. It can be reached by MTR at Long Ping Station and connect with MTR bus K66 or Green Bus. Written on...