In addition to the famous Shing Mun Reservoir and High Island Reservoir, Hong Kong also has many irrigation reservoirs such as Liu Shui Xiang, Ho Pui Lam Tei and so on. In addition, Kwun Tong and Jordan Valley Reservoir and Kwu Tung Reservoir in the back hills of Kowloon Bay are also good places for hiking routes. This article is inspired by the topic of letsgohiking irrigation reservoirs. The author has very thoughtfully integrated the history of Hong Kong’s irrigation reservoirs, which is more detailed than the resources on the official website of the Water Supplies Department. When visiting Hong Kong reservoirs, take away your own garbage, do not put food in the reservoir area, and do not release animals.
Mirror of the Sky at Hosu Reservoir
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Hok Tau Reservoir (English: Hok Tau Reservoir) was built in 1968 with a capacity of approximately 180,000 cubic meters. It is included in the Plover Cove Reservoir Project. Hok Sou (pronounced: Dou) Reservoir collects water from the northwest of Pat Sin Ling and then transfers it to Plover Cove Freshwater Lake through underground water pipes. Hesu Reservoir is also an irrigation reservoir, irrigating nearby farmland. Hok Sou Reservoir is between Kowloon Hang Mountain, Ping Feng Hill and Pat Sin Leng. There are campsites for camping and barbecue areas. The sky mirror of Hok Sou Reservoir is a popular search term. The Hok Tau Reservoir Family Trail is of low difficulty and is a good place for families and children. However, the Hok Tau Reservoir Family Trail and the section connecting to Lau Shui Heung Reservoir are closed due to wind until further notice. Please pay attention to the latest news on country fun before visiting. .
Running water and red leaves
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Lau Shui Heung Reservoir (English: Lau Shui Heung Reservoir) has a long history. Liushuixiang (also known as Liushuixiang) has a history of more than 200 years. In 1819, it was recorded in the “Xin’an County Chronicle”: “There are several stone wells at the origin of Liushuixiang Lake. They are created by nature and are about 10 feet deep. They are like waterfalls in spring and summer. In autumn and winter, there is a thin gurgling sound.” The actual location of the stone well is unknown. The Liu Shui Xiang Reservoir was built in 1968 as part of the Plover Cove Freshwater Lake Project and is mainly used for irrigation. Liu Shui Xiang is famous for the planting of bald cypress (also known as bald cypress) and cypress red leaves in recent years. The red leaves are from late December to early January. With the mirror of the sky under good weather, it is one of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong.
Hebei Reservoir Bamboo Forest
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The government’s construction of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir has blocked water sources flowing through Pat Heung, affecting farmers’ lives. After the villagers protested, the government built the Ho Pui Reservoir and the Ching Tam Reservoir for irrigation purposes. The three reservoirs were completed in the same year. Ho Pui Irrigation Reservoir (English: Ho Pui Irrigation Reservoir), Tsing Tam Upper Irrigation Reservoir/Tsing Tam Lower Irrigation Reservoir (English: Tsing Tam Upper Irrigation Reservoir/Tsing Tam Lower Irrigation Reservoir) can be visited in one go. Dams, bamboo forests and other check-in locations.
Yuen Long Wong Nai Tun Reservoir
The Wong Nai Tun Irrigation Reservoir (English: Wong Nai Tun Irrigation Reservoir) was built in 1961 with a capacity of about 120,000 cubic meters. It provides irrigation water for farmers in Pat Heung and Shi Ba Heung whose irrigation is affected by the construction of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir. Wong Ni Dun Reservoir is small in area. It is less popular and the wind is not strong. It is not difficult to take pictures of the beautiful sky mirror.
Tuen Mun Hung Shui Hang Reservoir
Hung Shui Hang Irrigation Reservoir (English: Hung Shui Hang Irrigation Reservoir) was built in 1963 and is also known as Tan Kwei Hang Reservoir. Hung Shui Hang Irrigation Reservoir is not very popular. It is not difficult to take pictures of the sky mirror when the water surface is calm. For the history and detailed information of Hong Kong’s irrigation reservoirs, please refer to the topic on letsgohiking reservoirs. In fact, Hung Shui Hang Irrigation Reservoir is very similar to the neighboring Lam Tei Reservoir, but there are fewer people in Hung Shui Hang.
Lam Tei Reservoir “Ghost” in Tuen Mun
The Lam Tei Irrigation Reservoir (English: Lam Tei Reservoir) located in Tuen Mun was originally called Lao Lao Hang Reservoir. It irrigated Lao Tei, Lao Lao Hang and other places. It was opened by the then Hong Kong Governor Grant Hung on March 28, 1957. The Lam Tei Reservoir has an area of 17,000 square meters, a water storage capacity of 116,000 cubic meters, and the deepest point of the reservoir is 20 meters. It is not difficult to take a check-in photo at the railing at Lam Tei Reservoir. The water and sky are all in one color, and your mood will naturally improve. However, due to frequent fatal accidents in the early years, Lam Tei Reservoir is known as a “ghost” urban legend.
Shi Long Reservoir, Lantau Island
Shap Long Reservoir (English: Shap Long Reservoir), also known as Chi Chi Wan Reservoir, was built in 1955 and once supplied water to Cheung Chau and Ping Chau. Later, Shilong Reservoir was used for irrigation in Chima Bay and other places. There are not many tourists in Shilong Reservoir, so you can check in and enjoy a slow life.
Take an aerial view of Pui O from Miu Tsai Dun, climb Old Man’s Hill and take photos with the unusual mountain fire lookout, visit the tranquil Shi Long Reservoir, and spend a whole day hiking the mountain fork on Lantau Island in exchange for a good mood.
Jordan Valley Reservoir in urban area
Jordan Valley Reservoir (English: Jordan Valley Reservoir) was built in 1961 and was decommissioned in the 1980s. Shen Yun Shan is also known as Shuitang Hill and Crocodile Hill. Its current location is the Kwun Tong Upper Service Reservoir Garden. The Upper Kwun Tong Sea Service Reservoir was built in 1965. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the top of the 177-meter Chenyun Mountain via stairs and ramps. There are several pavilions for people to rest on the way. If the weather is ideal, even a six-year-old child can handle it.
Hong Kong version of Heart Shaped Lake Cave Cave Reservoir
The Kwu Tung Reservoir was once an irrigation reservoir (English: Kwu Tung Reservoir), but is now used for fire fighting. Kwu Tung Reservoir is surrounded by hills, and there are many large-scale mountain tombs on the hills. The ideal angle to take pictures of Ku Tung Reservoir is to walk along the road to the other side, which is the mirror of the sky.
Wong Nai Chung Reservoir, Hong Kong Island
Wong Nai Chung Reservoir (English: Wong Nai Chung Reservoir) was completed in 1899. It is the third reservoir in Hong Kong. The stone dam, water switch house and overflow outlet are declared monuments in Hong Kong. During the Hong Kong Defense War, the British army fought fiercely with the Japanese army in the Wong Nai Chung Reservoir area. Now known as Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park, water bikes can be rented. It is a popular place for dating or parent-child activities. Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung, etc. have left their footprints here.
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