Ecotourism in Hong Kong - Tourism Commission• Responsible tourism • Quality of tour guide •...
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Ecotourism in Hong Kong
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Ecotourism in Hong KongCountry parks
Agricultural lands Scenic coastlines
Coastal wetlands
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Hong Kong’s Biodiversity
Otter
Caspian Tern
Amphibians
Chinese White Dolphin
Black-faced Spoonbill
Mammals
Birds
Corals, reef fish
Romer’s Tree Frog
Clown Fish
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Ecotourism – where?Some areas have “restricted access”
Some areas are “open access”Some areas are closed at certain times of year e.g. because they have breeding
Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
Mai Po Nature Reserve
A Chau - Egretry
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Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site
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Mangroves
Reedbed
Gei wai
CEPA
Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site
Wildlife habitat
Fishponds
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Mai Po Nature ReserveHabitat management
Gei Wai management
Wildlife research
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Community Education and Public Awareness
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Wetland Education
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Visitor Facilities
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Public Access to the Ramsar Site
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Go to Mai Po
Visiting Mai Po
Mai Po Public Visit ProgrammeTel: 2526 4473Fax:2526 2667Email:[email protected]
Join WWF Hong Kong as membersMembership hotline: 2523 2316
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Hoi Ha Wan
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Biodiversity of Hoi Ha Wan
Reef fish and marine life
Corals
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WWF Hong Kong’s Marine Conservation projects in Hoi Ha
Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre
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Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre
Glass-bottomed boat ‘Transparency’
Centre’s facilities
Programmes
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Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre
Vision – this Centre is unique in the region
• To increase public awareness about conservation of the marine environment
• To provide a unique opportunity for students and the general public to enjoy, and learn about marine life at Hoi Ha Wan
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Challenges to Ecotourism
• Responsible tourism• Quality of tour guide• Capacity of the spots
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Local Community Engagement
Sha Lo Tung
Long Valley
Luk Keng
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Future Prospects
Stepping stone for eco-tours into China
Huidong Marine Turtle Nature Reserve
Baimaxueshan Nature Reserve
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Strategy for Eco-tourism in Hong Kong