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Place: Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (鳳園蝴蝶保育區), Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 850IS

Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1980, Fung Yuen Valley near Tai Po is a forested ravine behind the village of Fung Yuen. This area is recognized as an important breeding site for some butterflies of conservation concern, such as Common Birdwing and White Dragontail. Despite being located on the urban fringe, remarkably more than half of all local butterfly species have been recorded here.

Official Website: http://www.fungyuen.org

Getting There

Take green minibus 20K or 25K at Tai Po Market KCR station and drop off at Fung Yuen Road (鳳園路)

Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve Location Map (鳳園蝴蝶保育區)
(Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-060624-135221)

Map 1. Walk along the Fung Yuen Road about 15 minutes until you see a red water pipe (no. 1320) then turn right to Fung Yuen Lo Tsuen (鳯園老村)

Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (鳳園蝴蝶保育區)
(Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-060624-135221

Map 2. At the entrance of Fung Yuen Lo Tsuen (鳯園老村), you will see Fung Yuen Tsuen Village Hall (鳯園村村公所) on your left. Go strange until you see a private car park.

Fung Yuen Tsuen Village Hall (鳯園村村公所)
(Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-070708-095534)

Map 3. Walk through the private car park, you will see "Fung Yuen Culture & Education Centre ( 鳳園文化及生態教育中心) ". Get inside to register before you can enter the conservation area.

Fung Yuen Culture & Education Centre ( 鳳園文化及生態教育中心)
(Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-070708-092716)

Map 4. After register , walk back and cross the pedestrian bridge

Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (鳳園蝴蝶保育區)
(Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-070708-095854)

Map 5. Follow the sign, you will see the entrace of Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve