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Cycle along an avenue of trees in Nam Sang Wai
Average hiking time: 2 hours | Distance: About 7 km | Difficulty: Easy
Nam Sang Wai is the perfect choice for a fun, hassle-free half-day trip out of the city. Check out the thriving wetland wildlife, scenic woodland paths as well as the village-style cuisine. You’ll get much more out of this trip than just a great cycle!
Stop 1: Yuen Long town
This ride starts with hiring a bike (see below) and then following the road signs that read ‘Nam Sang Wai’ until you reach Nam Sang Wai Ferry Pier past a cluster of rustic village houses. Here, you’ll find the only river-crossing ferry in Hong Kong. It carries passengers across the Shan Pui River, which runs through Nam Sang Wai from Yuen Long town centre.
Stop 2: River Red Gums
Cycle along the corridor of River Red Gums. These trees are native to Australia and are famous for their refreshing lemon scent. They were introduced here for forestation decades ago. Enjoy the shade, the soft breeze and the sound of nature as you ride. Stop by the small wooden platform along the cycling trail to enjoy the lovely view of lush hills, reeds and the mirror-like pond.
Stop 3: The glade
Ride for around 15 minutes along the River Red Gum path, which opens up to a boulevard of Chinese Banyan. Butterflies and dragonflies of all sizes and colours thrive in the woodland. At the end of the road is an opening in the woodland with a large soft bed of grass. This is a nice secluded spot for family picnics and kite flying.
Stop 4: Nam Sang Wai Road
Nam Sang Wai Road is accessible from the glade. The urban view of the Shan Pui River and Yuen Long town come into view behind the trees – the juxtaposition of urban and rural landscapes being a unique feature of Hong Kong. You’ll find little egrets, grey herons and many other local or migrating birds feeding on the mudflats against the backdrop of the city. Some parts of this channel used to be fishponds for aquaculture use and are of high ecological value, as they form a wetland habitat for wildlife. There is a bird-viewing area at the northern tip of Nam Sang Wai where you can also see a vast patch of mangrove that shelters the coastal area from wave erosion. If you’re lucky, you may even find elusive snakes, such as the checkered keelback and many-banded krait. Check out the display boards along the Nam Sang Wai River Education Trail to learn more about the relationship between urban development and local biodiversity.
Stop 5: Fishpond Education Kiosk
Ride along Kam Tin River for another seven minutes. The Fishpond Education Kiosk has an exhibition of fish-farming tools, facilities and old photos showcasing the former prosperity of the local fishery industry. You can also enjoy local village-style banquets and organic vegetables grown by villagers in the several cafés along the river.
Stop 6: Yuen Long town
Continue on Nam Sang Wai Road, then onto cycling tracks to get back to Yuen Long town centre. Here you can further explore the vibrant neighbourhood and its food, shopping and culture.
Trail photos provided by HK Discovery.
Refuel
There are numerous cafés and stores selling snacks, noodles and drinks along the cycling trail.
Getting to Yuen Long town centre and Nam Sang Wai Ferry Pier:
From MTR Yuen Long Station, head to Nam Sang Wai Ferry Pier located at the end of Shan Pui Road. Most of the path is a cycling trail. Take the rowing ferry to get you and your bike across the river for HK$7. You can ride along Nam Sang Wai Road which surrounds Nam Sang Wai. For enquiries, please call +852 9316 5995.
Leaving from Yuen Long town centre:
At the end of Nam Sang Wai Road, turn into Ho Chau Road and then Long Wo Road. Continue to Yuen Long town centre to return your bike. Head to MTR Yuen Long Station for other destinations.
