Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hongkong Post to issue “Hong Kong Hiking Trails Series No. 3: Wilson Trail” special stamps
In Hong Kong, there are a multitude of distinctive hiking trails, offering hikers a diverse array of green experiences. Among them, the Wilson Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that stretches 78 kilometres over 10 sections. It begins at Stanley in the south of Hong Kong Island and finishes at Nam Chung in the northern New Territories, spreading across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.
Subsequent to the “Hong Kong Hiking Trails Series” special stamps released in 2016 and 2019, Hongkong Post will issue a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of “Hong Kong Hiking Trails Series No. 3: Wilson Trail” to feature the Wilson Trail. The 10 special stamps, each with a denomination of $2.20, showcase the unique scenery of the 10 sections of the Wilson Trail, fully illustrating the natural landscapes to be enjoyed along the way.
Official first day covers for “Hong Kong Hiking Trails Series No. 3: Wilson Trail” will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post’s online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk
A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on September 23 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.
Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hkIssued at HKT 11:30
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