Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Special Programme

Schedule

Programme

Date: December 2024 to January 2025 (Everyday)

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Venue: Sweet Gum Woods, Tai Lam Country Park

Country Parks Highlights: Nature Interpretation

Date: 14.12.2024 to 01.01.2025 (Every Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Photo Exhibition
Game Booth
Hiking Etiquette Promotion

Remark: Subject to weather condition, the above activities may be suspended or discontinued without prior notice.

Map

Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods

Transport Information

Take MTR bus route no. K66 at MTR Long Ping Station / Yuen Long Town or red minibuses at Hung Min Court and get off at Tai Tong Shan Road bus station. Walk along Tai Tong Shan Road uphill for about 60 minutes to reach Sweet Gum Woods.

Road Closure

The section of Tai Tong Shan Road between the Pavilion and Tai Tong Shan Road Car Park will be intermittently closed to all vehicular traffic from about 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. daily on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 7 December 2024 (Saturday) to 12 January 2025 (Sunday).

Special Traffic Arrangement

MTR will operate a special service on Route K66A on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays between 7 December 2024 and 12 January 2025, from Long Ping Station to Tai Tong Shan Road (near pavilion) (MTR Hotline: 2881 8888).

KMB will provide special service (route no. 68R) on 25 to 26 December 2024 from YOHO Mall Transport Interchange to Tai Tong (near pavilion).

Please take note to the special traffic news from the Transport Department before setting off.

Points to Note

Beware of vehicles/bicycles when using the forest track.
Do not step on or pick plants when enjoying the natural scenery.
There is no rubbish bin along the trail to Sweet Gum Woods. Please take your litter home and keep the country parks clean.
Use reusable water bottle, cutlery and towel to reduce waste.

Discover More

Why do leaves turn red?

Leaf cells not only contain chlorophyll, but also carotenoids and anthocyanin. In autumn, dry weather, low temperature, and strong sunlight accelerate the decomposition of chlorophyll. This facilitates leaf cells to produce anthocyanin while the carotenoids are unaffected. Consequently, we can see the phenomenon of leaves turning yellow and red in autumn.

Why do leaves turn red