The wetlands around Mai Po and the Inner Deep Bay, both located in the northwestern corner of Hong Kong, have been heaven -on-Earth for birds for many years. In the past, people didn't give any protection to this area, but since 1976, this area has been considered an important conservation resource for scientific research. In 1984, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) started managing the reserve. In 1995, 1,500-hectares (3,707 acres) of wetlands around Mai Po and the Inner Deep Bay were set aside as international wetlands of great importance.

Inside the reserve, you can find 21 species of amphibians, 7 species of reptiles, more than 31 species of fish, 400 species of invertebrates, 380 varieties of birds and 24 kinds of mammals. Additionally, about 250 plants can be seen there. With the appropriate name of 'Bird's Paradise', the reserve is an excellent place for you to observe various beautiful birds. Around the end of fall annually, thousands of birds fly to Mai Po to spend the winter. And many of them are the world's endangered birds. When spring comes, many birds leave. However, the reserve still maintains a lively atmosphere. Shrimp become active and butterflies, dragonflies and many other insects can be seen here and there.

When visiting Mai Po Natural Reserve, you can join their public tour groups, including an All-Year Tour, a Fall-Winter Tour and a Spring-Summer Tour. Each tour offers different activities for you. For instance, if joining the All-year Tour, you can experience the activities of exploring Mai Po, participating in a DIY Workshop, and enjoying a program called Mai Po for Overseas Naturalists.

How to join the tour
See the official website http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/maipo/publicvisit/guidedtour.php for the related details.
Email: publicvisit@wwf.org.hk
Inquiry Hotline: +852-24718272

How to get there
1. Go to Mai Po from Sheung Shui MTR Station:
• By Public Light Bus (red vans)
In San Fat Street, next to Sheung Shui Landmark, take the Public Light Bus (minibus) No.17 to Mai Po Village. Then, it is a 20 minute walk to your destination.

• By Bus
Take KMB Bus No.76K on Choi Yuen Road opposite the Sheung Shui MTR Station and get off at Mai Po Village.

• By Taxi
Take a green taxi from Sheung Shui MTR Station to your destination. It will cost you about HK$70.

2. Go to Mai Po from the Yuen Long Station of West Rail
• By public light bus
Take Minibus No.17 from Shui Che Kwun Street, Yuen Long to Tam Kon Chau Road. Then, take a 20-minute walk to the reserve.

• By Bus
Take KMB Bus No.76K from Long Yat Road near Yuen Long Center to Mai Po Village. Then, walk for about 20 minutes to the reserve.

• By Taxi
Take a green taxi from the Yuen Long Station of the West Rail to your destination. The cost is about HK$60.