5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend February 28-March 2
The stars are aligned for a super weekend of outdoor and indoor fun. Get up close with wildlife, take your dog for brunch or hit the cinema
The stars will literally align on February 28 when seven planets – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Mercury – will be visible in the night sky, although you will need a telescope to see Uranus and Neptune.
Also known as the “planetary parade”, this celestial phenomenon is rare and brief and is not expected to occur again until 2040.
All of which is a way of saying that it’s well worth venturing out for some fresh air this weekend, and we have a couple of great ideas for ways to do just that.
1. Countryside Eco-festival at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
This weekend, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) presents a family-friendly festival to celebrate Hong Kong’s biodiversity and the relationships between animals, plants and people.
At KFBG, a biodiversity hotspot, visitors have the chance to see examples of about 80 per cent of the butterflies and amphibians found throughout Hong Kong, half the reptiles and a third of the bird species.
Visitors can learn how interactions between plants and animals impact our environment through a treasure hunt, game booths, talks, a nature market and more. Bring your own containers to enjoy free popcorn.