[2024 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Reservoir Islands Viewpoint (Updated Oct)
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Tai Lam, Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Reservoir Islands Viewpoint
When in Hong Kong, take a break from the fast paced city and visit Tai Lam to hike up to the Reservoir Island viewpoint, also know as the 1000 islands viewpoint.
The hike up is pretty easy and you do not need to be fit to take it, you can make it to the viewpoint in 45mins to an hour.
You can get here by riding the subway to the last stop of the Tuen Mun line then taking a taxi/minibus to the hike starting point.
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New Territories West Hiking Route—Thousand Island Lake
💞Recommended Reason:
If you want to explore the natural beauty of Hong Kong, the hiking route at Thousand Island Lake is an ideal choice. This route is not only suitable for beginners but also allows you to enjoy beautiful lake views and surrounding mountains within just 3 hours.
🌟Route
Thousand Island Lake (Clear View Terrace) is located at Tai Lam Chung Reservoir in Tuen Mun. It connects Yuen Long Tai Tong, Tuen Mun Siu Lam, and extends to Tsuen Wan Sham Tseng. As the largest reservoir in the northwest New Territories, Thousand Island Lake was the first reservoir built after the war, featuring dozens of small islands and four large dams. During the spring and summer seasons, when rainfall is abundant, the water level overflows, showcasing the stunning beauty of the islands.
The hiking route at Thousand Island Lake is full of natural charm, with mountains and trees coexisting harmoniously. Along the way, you can not only observe various erosion landforms and a wide variety of plant species but also enjoy breathtaking lake and mountain views. Although there are many steps on the climbing sections and some gravel in the afforestation areas, the overall route is easy to walk, making it very suitable for family outings. Additionally, there are many photography spots along the way, allowing you to capture beautiful moments at any time.
This hiking route surrounds Tai Lam Country Park and is one of the main attractions here. The well-connected trails offer you multiple options. The round trip of the route introduced this time takes only about 3 hours, making it especially suitable for beginners and family outings.
🚌Transportation
From Yuen Long Tai Tong:
Take the MTR to Long Ping Station, exit at B, and transfer to the K66 or Red Leaf Bus to Tai Tong Lychee Garden, then go up the mountain via BBQ Site No. 6 in the country park.
From Yuen Long Hung Min Wai:
You can also take the red minibus at Hung Min Wai to Wong Nai Tun Village. After getting off, walk for about 10 minutes to reach Yeung Ka Tsuen, then go up the mountain along the road.