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Let's explore Tai Lam Country Park! This trail leads to the spectacular Reservoir Islands Viewpoint, offering a panoramic view of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, also known as the Thousand Island Lake. The final section is a final steep climb up a dirt trail with numerous stairs to the viewpoint. The islands are actually the hilltops of a former valley that was flooded to create the reservoir, which was the first one built in Hong Kong after World War II.

## Trail Facts

-Difficulty Level: Moderate
-Length: 8.2 km/5.1 mi
-Duration: 2-3 hours
-Elevation Gain: 964 Feet
-Trailhead Coordinates: 22.37849, 114.01047
-Dogs: Allowed! I will be bringing my small dog.
-AllTrails Maps: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hong-kong/tuen-mun/tai-lam-chung-reservoir-reservoir-islands-viewpoint

## Trail Details

We will meet at the entrance to the trailhead, right outside the Tai Lam County Park maps near the parking lot at the So Kwun Wat Ching Uk Tsuen Public Toilet at 1000. To get to the meeting location via public transport, take MTR West Rail to Tuen Mun Station, then take Exit C or D to Ho Pong Street, where you can find the Green Minibus 43. Ride Green Minibus 43 to the end of the route at So Kwun Wat Tsuen (next to a small Tin Hau temple).

Our hike begins on a flat paved road. We will follow signs for the MacLehose Trail Section 10, passing farms until reaching a car park and a barrier to enter the reservoir trail. Along the way, we will pass views of the Thousand Islands Viewpoints and Shenzen!

Please plan for crowds as the trail is quite popular on the weekends and for a totla hiking time of 1.5-2 hours at a leisurely pace.

Public transport via Green Minibus 43 or taxi will be available at the conclusion of the trail.

See you on the trail!

## Liability Notice

Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.​

For more information on the common adventurer model, please see Ron Watters' definition.​

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