[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Plover Cove Reservoir (Updated Mar)

Take the opportunity to get in touch with nature 🏞️ while the weather is not too hot This self-drive tour arrived at 📍 The freshwater lake catchment area of ​​Fun Wan is the second largest freshwater lake in Hong Kong It is also the world’s first large reservoir converted from a bay💧 There is an open space at the entrance for easy parking🚗 A few steps along the entrance path can already see the water from the dam gushing out. You can feel the shock when you are in it🌊 Many people come here to fish during the holidays🎣 There are many places to take pictures along the flat trail📸 There are mountains, water, and green prairie🌿☘️🍀 Even ordinary photography in the river/grassland is already very feel💚 Friends who like to hike can continue to walk forward to reach the Bridal Veil Falls Or you can go back to Tai Tuk and take a boat🛶 to enjoy the scenery 📍Fun Wan Freshwater Lake Catchment 🚗Drive Tour #familygoods #HongKong #holidaygoods #holidayparentstrip #photoshop

Looking for a nice, easy, scenic bike ride to do in Hong Kong? Last weekend, I went on a bike ride from Tai Wai MTR Station in the Sha Tin district to Tai Mei Tuk, next to Plover Cove Reservoir. It is a beautiful bike ride that goes along the bike paths next to Shing Mun River, through Science Park, along Pak Shek Kok Promenade, and past the Tai Po Industrial District. We decided to go through the Tai Po Waterfront Park and cut through the quiet Industrial District, before rejoining the main route that most cyclists take. You can see a few pictures of Tai Mei Tuk / Plover Cove Reservoir, and a very interesting and strange ‘luxury’ housing area we went past. Its such an easy ride to do as it goes along proper bike paths. We rented bikes from a shop near Tai Wai MTR Station, costing us 80HKD each. The bikes were good bikes, and we had the rental until 7PM that day. It was also convenient that we could drop the bikes off at the second shop (or drop off point) near to Tai Mei Tuk. The Bike Ride is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :) #hk #nationalpark #staycations #tripblazers #awesomepic

It only takes about ten minutes to walk from Tai Mei Tuk in Tai Po to Plover Cove Freshwater Reservoir. The location is quite convenient. Many families will walk there after having a barbecue or gathering at Tai Mei Tuk BBQ Place. Along the dam of the freshwater lake, you can see very beautiful lake and mountain scenery. The dam is more than 6,000 meters long. On one side is the freshwater lake, which is as smooth as a mirror, and on the other side is the Stream Cove Sea, a vast bay with many sailboats and canoes. There are many small islands in the distance. It is really comparable to the scenery of Suzhou and Hangzhou. You can even walk all the way to the end of the dam, where you’ll see a completely different view. It’s a great choice for men, women, young and old to go for a walk or hike. #Hong Kong Destinations #Suburban Destinations #Local Travel

Attended an event of the Water Department Hiking and introducing the facilities of the Water Department The tour guide is different every time You can listen attentively with headphones throughout It only takes two hours #LocalTour

There’s plenty of fresh air to enjoy at Plover Cove Reservoir, near Tai Mei Tuk, Shuen Wan in the New Territories of Hong Kong. All you need is a free afternoon or evening, take the 20C minibus or 75K bus from Tai Po MTR Station to the terminus, and then follow the walking/bicycle path toward the Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel. Follow the road up the small hill past the BJCYH, and you’re there - breathe! 😁 The dam wall is approximately 2kms long, the dam itself having a capacity of 230 million cubic metres! In other words, it’s a huge and picturesque lake of freshwater on the upper-side of the wall. On the lower side of the dam, is the sea of Plover Cove. 🌊 It is often enjoyed by wind-surfers 🏄 and boats of all descriptions. 🛶🚤🛥️🚣⛵️ Evening, and sunset, are really picturesque. 🌅 If you don’t wish to walk too much, it’s possible to hire bicycles 🚲🚲 (and even quadracycles) in Tai Mei Tuk, or unlock a loco/scan-QR-type bike from near the bus terminus. Flying kites is also popular (and successful!) from off the reservoir wall, as there is often a pleasant wind blowing. 🪁 Lung Mei Beach 🏖️, BBQ venues/parks🍖, bicycle hire/paths🚲, plus the Pak Sin Leng Nature Trail ⛰️ are other very worthy attractions nearby. There’s also a host of quaint restaurants in Tai Mei Tuk serving food from the east to the west; no need to go hungry after all the fresh air! 🍔🥗🍕🍜🍦 Oh yes, that’s right, on sunny days, the soft-serve icecream van is often around as well! 😁😋🍦🍦 #taimeituk #youthhostel #restaurant #adventure #fresh #bicycle #kite

#Good Places to Go in the Countryside #Winter Travel Notes The main dam of Plover Cove Freshwater Reservoir is a must-visit place for barbecue and cycling in Tai Mei Tuk. This time I rented a tandem bicycle in Tai Mei Tuk and cycled to the dam. The scenery along the way is beautiful, you can enjoy the entire Plover Cove freshwater lake view, and you can even see the sunset if you go in the evening 😍. Sunset + Miscanthus is the best choice for checking in! You can also bring your kite there to fly, it is definitely a great place for dating and family fun.

Tai Mei Tuk is located next to the Plover Cove freshwater lake in Tai Po and is a great place for picnics and barbecues. Great place to enjoy the various views, bike rides and kite flying Those who like water activities can also go fishing and sailing here⛵️ Canoeing, swimming, etc. The transportation here is actually very convenient You can take a minibus or bus directly to Tai Po Market. Those who drive here can park their cars in this parking lot🅿️ In addition, Tai Mei Tuk is also a very beautiful place to watch the sunset The sea view here is actually beautiful enough, but with the sunset shining on it🌅 It turns into a golden sea, and it's really great for taking photos and checking in🥰 When you are tired from playing, you can go to the nearby stores, restaurants and eat and take a rest. Personally, I recommend Tai Mei Tuk as a must-see attraction when visiting Hong Kong, especially for families! 📍Address: Next to Plover Cove Freshwater Reservoir, Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong From Tai Po Market MTR Station, take bus 75K or minibus 20C to Tai Mei Tuk Bus Terminal #tourism #travel #touristattractions #travelguide #globaltravel #100travelways #travelinspiration #traveltips #travelplaces #travelexperts #cooltravelexperiences #hongkongtourism #hongkongtravel #hongkongplaces #foodguide #food #foodtour #foodtravel #familyplaces #Tai Mei Tuk #bikingtour #bikingtour #picnic #sunsetcheck-in spot #sunset #flyingkite

The Tai Mei Tuk Dam is actually a bold solution from the 1960s to Hong Kong's water shortage problem, where an entire bay was enclosed with a dam for water collection and storage. However, due to the salinity in the soil, there was an issue with the water tasting too salty, which was later resolved by diverting water from Guangdong and the dam is now a backup reservoir. It's a great destination for holidays in Hong Kong, close to Tai Mei Tuk and the beaches, ideal for barbecues, cycling, water activities, kite flying, and photography. It's also perfect for family fun and friends' gatherings for barbecues. Walking on the dam, one can temporarily wash away the hustle and bustle of daily life and feel a sense of seclusion, especially during weekdays when there are few visitors.

Starting point: MTR Tai Po Market Station End point: MTR Tai Po Market Station Time required: 4 hours Detailed route: MTR Tai Po Market Station > Bus 75K to Tai Mei Tuk > Plover Cove Reservoir Dam > Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail > Plover Cove Reservoir Country Sub-dam > Pak Kong Tsui (Lighthouse) > To Tau Tsui > Return via the coastline The weather today is average, the light for taking photos is average, and my mood is also average. There is almost no climbing on the entire route. The first step is to walk along the 2-kilometer-long main dam. Many people ride bicycles and fly kites. When there are many people, you should still be careful with bicycles to avoid being hit. When you get to Pak Kong Tsui, you will see a small lighthouse. If the weather is good, you should be able to take some good photos.

With a group of close friends, we are discussing the BBQ plan. Although the barbecue area in the suburbs of the city is convenient, it is already overcrowded. If you want the venue in the suburbs of the city, you will have to get up super early to occupy a seat, sorry😭 So looking north to the New Territories, first thought of Tai Tuk Barbecue, but considering the near bus station, maybe will burst, more remote D venue, is Chung Bei Chung End side venue, we chose Chung Bei Camp, as expected, quiet and quiet environment, and pleasant view of Chuan Wan freshwater lake in sight. At the scene, we saw that many tent guests were stationed at the campsite. The campsite facilities are good, with washrooms, plumbing, barbecue, tables, chairs and gazebo. For transportation, you can take the 20R minibus to U Kau Teng at Tai Po Market MTR Station, or the 275R bus, which only operates on holidays and public holidays, to Bridal Spring and get off at the Chung Bei Barbecue Station. After picking the location of the barbecue stove, we divide the work and cooperate, turn on the stove, start the fire, wash vegetables and so on. While looking at the beautiful scenery, while grilling and enjoying the food, this life is worth it~ If you go back, you have to go back earlier, because the last bus on the holiday is earlier, the last bus is at 6:45, if you miss it, you have to stay overnight, laugh 😄, but if you stay overnight, it's a good choice #New Year Good Places #New Year Good Places #Hong Kong Good Places #Parents Good Places #Suburban Good Places

On the day of my babe’s 10th months, we went to Shuen Wan Reservior. The water was clear and clean, tho there was a lot of mosquitoes. We went there a few months later, the water was filled with bubbles, seaweeds. Smelt rotten. Food scraps and rubbish everywhere. Best to go just before school exam weeks. Anyway, I managed to take a few very good photos of me and my babe to show a very unique experience. #大自然 #船灣 #船灣淡水收集區 #涌尾 #hiking

📍U Kau Teng > Ma Tau Peak > Chicken Hill > Wong Leng Au > Tai Hill > Kwun Yin Hill > Lu Hu Hill > Chang Pai Tun > Tai Tuk Today we came to the Boat Bay Freshwater Lake Countryside Trail with the dam, which is about 20 kilometers long. The path is mostly gravel road and the mountains are undulating. The journey takes about 8 hours. Please leave early to avoid the dark. In terms of scenery, there are beautiful views of green mountains and green waters along the Fun Wan Freshwater Lake Country Trail. The views of Fun Wan Freshwater Lake, Akamen Strait, etc. are all excellent. Watching the sunset there is also very beautiful. Although it is more difficult, but seeing the scenery here is worth visiting 👍 Warm reminder: There are no supplies along the way, the Boat Bay Freshwater Lake Country Trail is about 20 kilometers long, be sure to prepare enough drinking water 📍Starting Point (Get off at U Kau Teng) Minibus No. 20R: Tai Po Market Station – U Kia Teng #LocalTour #Hiking Route Recommendation #HongKongGood Places