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Pui O

Lantau Island, Hong Kong  >  China

Wetland and beach area that attracts many birds located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

Added* by Nicholas Smith
Most recent update 28 tammikuu 2025

Description

Pui O is a bay shaped by the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula and the lower slopes of Sunset Peak. A main river from a valley to the east and other small river gather at Pui O forming an estuary of wetland. The area has beach, mangroves, a river mouth and mudflats. Good site for waders, pipits, wagtails, herons and all kinds of northern migrants in winter. Birds you can observe include Black-crowned Night Heron, Wood Sandpiper, Whimbrel, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Kentish Plover, Common Snipe, Oriental Pratincole, Medium Egret, Pacific Reef-Heron, White-throated Kingfisher, Black-capped Kingfisher, Black Drongo, Red-billed Blue-Magpie and Long-tailed Shrike.

Details

Access

Pui O is located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. From the MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B, take bus 3M at Tung Chung Station Bus Terminus. Alight at the Lo Uk Tsuen stop and walk across South Lantau Road. Both paths next to Bui O Public School lead to Pui O Beach. Alternatively, you can also take a ferry from Central Pier No. 6 to Mui Wo. The bus terminus is just in front of Mui Wo Ferry Pier. Take bus 1, 2, 3M or 4 and alight at Lo Uk Tsuen stop.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , Beach , River , Mud flats

Conditions

High water possible , Open landscape , Wet , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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