But Lai Chi Wo was not entirely forgotten. “Elsewhere in Hong Kong, many abandoned villages had houses collapsed beyond recognition and vegetation invaded the whole village,” says Chiu Ying ...

With a wide range of habitats and vegetation, nearly half of all of Hong Kong’s butterfly species live here. For those who would prefer to stay in the city, however, try Hong Kong Park which ...

Although short, the hike is pleasant, with the path lined with lush vegetation. The trail is suitable for walkers all ability and provides an opportunity to discover a quieter side of Hong Kong.

Nestled on a hill in Hong Kong’s border town of Sha Tau Kok is ... “The village had been taken over by vegetation and became part of the jungle, and many ancestral houses had caved in.