Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival 2024 – Expedition of the Danainae
Every autumn and winter, the mysterious Danainae makes a spectacular overwintering journey. This year's carnival theme is "Expedition of the Danainae". We sincerely invite you to explore the Butterfly Expedition at Feng Yuan Butterfly Conservation Area and appreciate the wonders of nature.
This carnival will not be completely open to the public. Tickets will be available to the public to participate in the event, while seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Date: November 3, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Fung Yuen Estate and Fung Yuen Butterfly Conservation Area, Tai Po
Target: Public and parents and children (children aged two and under are free)
Activity content:
Ecological tour - Ecological tour of Fengyuan Butterfly Conservation Area
Creative handicrafts—making exquisite and interesting little handicrafts
Citizen Science Experience—Learn about and participate in citizen science research on the butterfly’s winter migration
Country Food—Experience different types of country snacks
Overwintering Danainae Exhibition—Learning knowledge about the ecology and conservation of spotted butterflies
Booths by Area
Area A
Butterfly Paradise
Information and souvenir sales counter
(Ticket Redemption Counter)
Butterfly Quick Check
Meeting point for guided tours
Introduction to Fengyuan Butterfly Conservation Area
Green Friends-Eco-friendly Origami Workshop
Area B
Butterfly Valley
Country Food Court
Mao Yezao-Tiger Butterfly Clay Workshop
Colorful Painting Workshop
Harmony Pastel Workshop
Natural Fun Interactive Playground
Area C
Butterfly Base
Contact
Vinci Mountain-Painted Wind Chime Workshop
(*Artist's stand - additional fee
Fee booth)
Hong Kong Bird Watching Club - Fish Pond Conservation and Net Casting Experience
Xiao Lengshui Butterfly Conservation Area Exhibition
LINK Butterfly Garden
Farm Collection
Face painting
Area D
Citizen Scientist Village
Tai Po Geological Education Centre - Learn about prehistoric creatures
Finding Butterflies and Decoding - Fengyuan Signature Butterfly Exhibition
Sphagnum Moss Ball Workshop
Interesting Nature Story Area
Lo Wai Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden
Stone Painting-The Fairy Tale Adventure of the Butterfly
Danaid Butterfly Research Hong Kong
Opening hours (10:00 – 17:00):
Ticket inclusions and fees (tickets must be purchased and paid online):
Guided tour (1 session per person) + workshops/games (3 sessions in total)
+ country snacks and drinks (1 serving per person)
Adult: HK$230 per person
Children or seniors (12 years old or below and 65 years old or above): HK$180 per person
Special Discount :
1. Early bird discount:
Only valid for payment confirmation on or before October 20, 2024
You must enter < EARLY2024 > in the promotion code field when paying online to enjoy 10% off discount price for package ticket
2. Package discount period (10:00am, 12:00nn and 2:00pm):
Tickets for 3 persons: HK$600
Tickets for 4 people: HK$800
*Tickets for the package discount period are applicable to everyone
*Payment confirmation on or before October 20, 2024 enjoy further 10% off discount
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Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival 2024 Ticket Notes:
The ticket indicates the guided tour time. Ticket holders can visit the park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the day. Visitors who purchase the afternoon guided tour are recommended to enter the park early to visit other carnival stalls and entertainment areas.
Children aged 2 or under can enter for free with ticket-holding family members.
Each ticket includes:
Guided tour (1 session per person) + workshops/games (3 sessions in total) +country snacks and drinks (1 per person) Participants are free to participate in other additional fee/free workshops, or purchase country snacks and drinks
Booth content may be changed due to conditions on the event day without further notice.
According to severe weather guidelines, an announcement will be made on the website at 08:00 on the event day whether the event will need to be postponed or cancelled.
Route Map:
Q&A:
Q: How to get to the event venue?
A: It is recommended to take the 20P minibus at the "Tai Po Market Station Minibus Terminus", get off at Fung Yuen Estate and go to Area A near the alighting point to start the tour.
Q: How long does each guided tour last?
A: About 45 minutes.
Q: Is there any charge for children to participate in this activity?
A: Children aged 0-2 can enter for free with their ticket-holding family members.
Q: Will the Fengyuan Butterfly Conservation Area be open on the day of the event?
A: The Fung Yuen Butterfly Conservation Area will only be open to those participating in public guided tours on that day. Other visitors are asked to visit on other days.
Q: How to leave Fung Yuen and return to Tai Po Market MTR Station?
A: It is recommended to take minibus route 20P at "Fung Yuen Terminus" and return to "Tai Po Market Station Minibus Terminus".
Q: Are there parking spaces near the event venue?
A: There will not be any parking spaces for citizens to park on the day of the event. It is recommended that you take public transportation to the event venue.
Q: Can visitors who have not purchased tickets attend guided tours or workshops?
A: All guided tours or workshops require tickets to be purchased in advance and will not be open to visitors on that day.
Q: If there is bad weather on the day of the event, will there be any special arrangements?
A: According to severe weather guidelines, it will be announced on the website at 08:00 on the event day whether the event needs to be postponed or canceled.
Q: Will there be restrooms near the event venue?
A: There are two restroom locations, (1) at the roundabout next to the minibus terminus (2) outside Fung Yuen Center
Q: Can pets be brought to visit? Can baby strollers be pushed? Can wheelchairs used by the disabled enter the conservation area?
A: Pets, baby carriages, and wheelchairs are not allowed into the conservation area; the conservation area is in the countryside and the ground will be uneven, making it inconvenient for baby carriages and wheelchairs. Wheels may also be damaged.
