New and rare species of butterflies in Hong Kong such as yellow coster and bi-spot royal were discovered in the country park recently.[when?]

Wu Kau Tang and Lai Chi Wo are especially rich in butterflies.

[1] Bride's Pool, a waterfall plunge pool, is only 25 metres (82 ft) in diameter and 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) deep, known among Hongkongers for the folklore tale that recounts how a bride drowned here on her way to her wedding.

Geological formations feature in the country park –Ping Chau, Ma Shi Chau and Wong Chuk Kok Tsui all contain some of the oldest rock formations in Hong Kong.

It includes the Double Haven islets and Yan Chau Tong Marine Park.