HONG KONG – Eighty pink trumpet trees and 1,000 Brazil Bougainvillea will be planted at Tamar Park, transforming it into a prime flower-viewing destination in Hong Kong, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk Wing-hing said in a radio show on Wednesday.

The Hong Kong SAR government had unveiled on Tuesday nine new “tourist hotspot” projects aimed at attracting visitors seeking in-depth exploration.

Speaking on a Commercial Radio Hong Kong show, Cheung said in response to concerns about the flowering period that pink trumpet trees bloom from January to February, while Brazil Bougainvillea flowers blossom from March to April and again from October to November.

Cheung, who chairs the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots, said that effective landscaping would create a stunning display of “flowers in full blossom” when these plants bloom simultaneously, adding that the park will take on a new look as early as next year.

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The pink trumpet tree, also known as Purple Tabebuia or Pink Ipe, features striking pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in spring with minimal foliage. Brazil Bougainvillea, notable for its vibrant bracts, blooms in cycles and is widely used in landscaping for its colorful display.

The nine “tourist hotspot” projects also include locations connected to local brands such as sauce manufacturer Lee Kum Kee, bazaars in Victoria Park, historical sites including the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, as well as scenic spots like Victoria Peak, the coastal scenery of Sai Kung, and the former Hung Hom railway freight terminal.

These projects are selected for their unique Hong Kong characteristics, Instagram-worthy appeal, and alignment with diverse tourist interests, ranging from city walks and cultural experiences to ecological tourism.

Cheung cited the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station as an example of enhancing attraction. Currently, tourists can only take photos outside. But soon, they will have the opportunity to enter the premises, tour a replica of an old police station, and purchase souvenirs.

Victoria Park bazaars could be organized around various themes such as Halloween, providing cultural experiences to visitors beyond just “eating fish balls and egg waffles,” he added.

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