# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+08:00)
- **Event Description**: Gei Wais are traditional intertidal shrimp ponds that use natural tidal flows to regulate water exchange, forming a unique wetland system that supports rich biodiversity. These habitats are important feeding and breeding grounds for a wide range of aquatic species such as shrimp, fish, crabs, and other invertebrates. WWF-Hong Kong manages the last 17 remaining gei wais in Hong Kong, all located within Mai Po Nature Reserve.
 

The RGS-HK is pleased to offer a seasonal evening field trip featuring traditional shrimp harvesting and dinner at Mai Po Nature Reserve.
 

The highlight of the evening will be a hands-on gei wai shrimp harvesting experience, offering participants the rare opportunity to take part in traditional harvesting methods while learning about the ecological and conservation value of gei wais. The experience concludes with freshly harvested gei wai shrimp, followed by a seasonal Chinese dinner at the Kingfisher Cafe at the Mai Po Visitor Centre.

Itinerary:

Enjoy Mai Po’s sunset over the wetlands
Introduction to gei wai culture and wetland ecology
Visit to Mai Po Village
Visit to the Gei Wai Museum
Participation in gei wai shrimp harvesting 
Dinner featuring freshly harvested gei wai shrimp and Chinese cuisine at Kingfisher Cafe

Details: 
Leave Central by coach at 4:30 pm and return to Central by 10:30 pm 

Cost:
$780 for Members & $880 for members' guests including dinner and all transportation. 

Please note that attendees need to be at least 12 years old. 

Please note that a valid HKID or passport number is required by WWF.  Detailed joining instructions will follow shortly before the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shenzhen/mai-po-after-dark-gei-wai-shrimp-harvesting-and-seasonal-dining-experience/200029947801325
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shenzhen
- **state**: GD
- **country**: China
- **location**: Mai Po Nature Reserve 米埔自然保育區
- **lat**: 22.4954
- **long**: 114.05453
- **full address**: Mai Po Nature Reserve 米埔自然保育區, Mai Po Nature Reserve, Tam Kon Chau Rd,Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience being held?
  - **A:** Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Mai Po Nature Reserve 米埔自然保育區, Mai Po Nature Reserve, Tam Kon Chau Rd,Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience?
  - **A:** Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience is organized by Royal Geographical Society - Hong Kong.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shenzhen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mai Po After Dark: Gei Wai Shrimp Harvesting & Seasonal Dining Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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