Most people only know Hong Kong as an urban jungle and one of the densest cities in the world. However, there are actually green places where its residents can go for exercise and relaxation.
Parks are essential for our quality of life. They are even more important in places like Hong Kong where most residents live in high-rise buildings and cannot afford the luxury of having their own backyards. The benefits of parks are measurable, well-documented, and quantified in numerous studies.
Specifically, parks:
- Offer opportunities for physical activity which help to increase fitness and lower levels of obesity.
- Enable people to connect with nature, which is known to confer certain health benefits and enhance well-being.
- Improve mental health as parks can serve as venues for stress reduction.
- Mitigate the effects of climate change, and air and water pollution impacts on public health.
- Facilitate community interaction as parks can serve as formal and informal places where people meet. - Reduce injuries as parks and trails provide safe spaces for people to play and exercise, away from busy streets.
This article highlights the following five unique green spaces where residents can relax, recharge, and escape their hectic, fast-paced lives and experience the beauty and tranquility of nature:
- Kowloon Park
- Chi Lin Nunnery
- Kowloon Walled City Park
- Kowloon Tsai Park
- Lok Fu Park
Take a few minutes to check out the article and photos to see a greener side of Hong Kong and learn about a few special places that help Hong Kongers to maintain their physical and mental health and well-being.
Read the full story: Discover Hong Kong parks on foot – where to go in Kowloon: five pockets of greenery amid the urban jungle
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