Showing posts with label Fanling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fanling. Show all posts

Monday, 1 December 2008

Cow Farm with Fresh Organic Milk

The only liscensed organic dairy farm in Hong Kong. The cows were feed with 100% organic grasses. This dairy farm have been in operations for 40 years. The farm is small, however, you can see the whole milk production process here, from gplantation, cows breeding, milk production, and packaging. Beacuse there's limited production of the milk, they are not available for sale in supermarkets. You can also sample the milk in the farm though. You can be sured that you won't drink milk with Melamine here.

Hong Ning Dairy (牛牛樂園)
Address: DD 81, Man Uk Bin, Sha Tau Kok, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Phone: +(852) 2674 0282
Fax: +(852) 2674 1571
Entrance Fee: HK$18/person (including free milk sample)
Feeding: you can buy some grass for HK$5 to feed the cows
Opening Hour: 10:00-16:00 Daily
Remarks: avoid Sunday if you can, as it's over crowded with local group tourists.

Sunday, 30 November 2008

Lavender Garden



Set against the mountain of Hok Tau (Fanling), occupying an area of 160,000 sq. ft., Lavender Garden is a place where you can relax and enjoy the countryside, escape from the busy city life with all modern conveniences at hand. The best season to see Lavender is in Autumn and Winter, when the weather is dry and cold.

Activities:
  1. Barbecue - BBQ areas are fully equipped with tables, chairs and canopy for shade. Food and drinks can be conveniently purchased at the park. And you don't have to worry about setting up the fire, they'll do everything for you, full service.
  2. Animals feeding - There are different varieties of turtle, including a 15kg Alligator Snapping Turtle. They also have goats & koi carp fishes that you can feed
  3. Make your Own Candle - You can create your very own candles. Choose a glass and fill it with colourful stones, fill it with melted wax.
  4. Shopping - There's a mini market selling locally produced snacks and dried foods, organic fresh vegetables, and Chinese tea. They also carry a wide range of flowers and herbs that are perfect for your home.

Lavender Garden
Address: DD76 Lot 655 Hok Tau Road, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong. [MAP]
Phone: +(852) 2674 7822
Fax: +(852) 2674 6361
Email: info@lavendergarden.com.hk
Entrance Fee: HK$5/person (under 3 years old free of charge)
Opening Hour: Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00 / Sat, Sun, Holidays 10:00-22:00

Directions:
Take MTR train to Fanling station. From there, take the 52B (Hok Tau) minibus, which runs at 20 minute intervals. (The last bus depart at 20:20) Alight the minibus before it turns right at the entry to Hok Tau Village. Walk straight along Hok Tau Road for a couple of minutes and you will see LAVENDER GARDEN on your left.

Remarks:
Outside food & drinks are nor allowed in the garden