The Sweet Gums Woods in Tai Tong is where you can find red maple trees that turn into a fiery spectacle every autumn. In this post, We will show you how to get there, when to visit, what to do. You'll also see some amazing shots of the red maple leaves. Don't miss this post!
There are red leaves in Hong Kong and one of the most famous red leaves in Hong Kong is at Tai Tong Country Park at Yuen Long, New Territories.
This photo was taken at DEC 2020, now some of the red leaves at Tai Tong Sweet Gum Road were red.
This photo was taken at DEC 2020, now some of the red leaves at Tai Tong Sweet Gum Road were red.
For more photos of Tai Tong Red leaves, please see: 2023年大棠紅葉+楓香林實拍
Sweet Gum Woods in Tai Tong 2023
The Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods are located in Tai Lam Country Park, in Yuen Long district. They are a group of sweet gum trees (also known as liquidambar trees) that were planted in the 1960s as part of a reforestation project.But what makes these trees so special? Well, unlike most trees in Hong Kong, which are evergreen, the sweet gum trees are deciduous. That means they shed their leaves every year, and before they do, they change color. From late November to early January, the sweet gum leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red, creating a stunning contrast with the surrounding greenery. It's like a natural fireworks show!
The best time to visit the Sweet Gums Woods is from early December to early January, when the leaves change color to different shades of yellow, orange, and red. You can enjoy a leisurely walk or bike along the road, or hike one of the many trails in the country park.
You can also have a picnic or barbecue at one of the designated sites nearby. Just remember to bring your camera and capture the amazing scenery!
To get to the Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods, you have several options. You can take bus K66 from Long Ping MTR station, and get off at Tai Tong Shan Road . Then you have to walk uphill for about 40 minutes to reach the woods . You can also take a red minibus or a green taxi from Yuen Long , and get off at Tai Tong Shan Road car park . This will save you some walking time . If you are driving, you can park at the same car park , but be aware that parking spaces are limited and fill up fast.
Be aware that during the red leaves viewing season, Tai Tong Shan Road will be very crowded, so plan your trip accordingly.
We visited the park last weekend, and we had a blast. We walked along the paved trails, stopping to take photos and admire the scenery. The weather was perfect, not too hot or cold, and the air was fresh and crisp.
The highlight of our trip was the sweet gums woods, where we saw sweet gum trees with red, yellow, and orange leaves. The red leaves contrast with the blue sky and create a stunning scenery.
We spent a couple of hours exploring the woods, taking selfies, and having a picnic. We also saw some birds along the way. It was such a peaceful and relaxing experience.
If you're looking for a fun and easy day trip from Hong Kong, let's visit the sweet gums woods of Tai Tong. It's a great place to enjoy nature and spend quality time with your loved ones. So what are you waiting for?
Hong Kong red leaves: Tai Tong nature trail 2020
The Hong Kong most common maple tree species is sweet gum trees. It usually starts to turn red around December depends on the temperature.
At Tai Tong, the sweet gum tress are mainly at the Sweet Gum Woods, walking about 1 hours from the bus stop " Tai Tong Shan Road".
The start of the Sweet Gum Woods
There are cars, so be careful when you taking photo
Some start to be red, but most are green at the early December
At the end of Sweet Gum Woods, except back to Tai Tong Shan Road to have the public transport,
you can also go to Tai Lam Tunnel Bus Interchange station for public transportation.
Temporary toilets are at the front and end of the Sweet Gum Woods
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