大棠 Tai Tong
Embark on this scenic trail through vibrant Sweet Gum Woods and the stunning "Thousand-Island Lake." Start with stairs to Tai Tong Barbecue Area, skirt Sweet Gum-lined roads ablaze in red from November-December. Veer right at MacLehose junction for challenging climbs to Reservoir Islands Viewpoint overlooking Tai Lam Chung's island-dotted waters. End at historic Wong Nai Tun Reservoir, then descend to Yeung Ka Tsuen.
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The Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Circuit is a relaxing loop trail in Tai Lam Country Park, Hong Kong, that takes hikers around the reservoir through a mix of shaded woodland paths and open sections along the dam. The trail offers beautiful views of the water and surrounding hills, creating a peaceful setting that's perfect for a leisurely walk. With its gentle terrain and clearly marked paths, it's suitable for hikers of all ages and experience levels who want to enjoy nature without taking on a strenuous climb.
Nestled beside Tai Tong BBQ Site No.1 in Tai Lam Country Park, the compact 650m Tai Tong Tree Walk features nine informative panels. It showcases exotic pioneers like Brisbane Box from early reforestation, plus the Camel’s Foot Tree—a close kin to Hong Kong’s city flower, the Hong Kong Orchid. A gentle walk revives tales of the city’s evolving natural history across eras.
Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods sparked Hong Kong's love for these trees. Winter brings fiery red foliage visible along the nearby Tai Tong Nature Trail, which overlooks sprawling Yuen Long Plain and distant Tin Shui Wai. Stone-filled cage retaining walls line streams, curbing erosion while nurturing plants in their gaps. The path links to the historic Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail, once vital for villagers hauling produce to Tsuen Wan. Once barren borrow pits, lush forests now thrive thanks to dedicated afforestation. Hikers beware: the undulating route demands good fitness.
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