The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today held an opening ceremony for Robin's Nest Country Park (RNCP) and launched a hiking challenge for the park that will also form part of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The 25th country park in Hong Kong, RNCP is located at Sha Tau Kok in the northeastern New Territories, and forms an ecological corridor with Shenzhen Wutong Mountain.

Officiating at the ceremony, Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan highlighted that the RNCP, which connects to the Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Area, boasts beautiful scenery and rich biodiversity.

“Its establishment is beneficial for ecological conservation and history revitalisation, marking a significant milestone in the ecological integration of Hong Kong and Shenzhen,” he added.

Deputy Secretary-General of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government Chan Yaodong, who also officiated, stated that RNCP embodies the shared aspiration of Hong Kong and Shenzhen for a beautiful ecological environment.

Mr Chan said he hopes that both places will strengthen co-operation in areas such as resilience to climate change, the development of the Northern Metropolis, technological innovations in ecology and the environment, alignment of ecological and environmental planning and standards, the development of the Loop, and improvements to urban ecological spaces.

The public and tourists can participate in the Discovering Robin's Nest Country Park Hiking Challenge from today until February 28 next year.

Participants should register on the dedicated website, then visit eight designated checkpoints along the two hiking trails in RNCP, namely the Robin's Nest Country Trail and Lin Ma Hang Country Trail. They can scan QR codes with their smartphones at checkpoints to record their progress in the challenge.

Participants who complete a designated number of checkpoints during the event will receive themed prizes.

Additionally, the AFCD has produced a series of promotional videos, titled Discovering Robin's Nest Country Park, and these are being uploaded to the Hong Kong Country Parks YouTube channel.