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Thousand Lake Reservoir


There’s many hiking trails in Hong Kong, but some aren’t family friendly. I have been researching for kids friendly outdoor activities and came across this trail with amazing view that I want to check in with my kids, and even better, with our friends! After further discussion and route planning with friends, we are all set to go! 


Where are we going?  

Reservoir Islands Viewpoint (千島湖清景台) was established  in 2019 for hikers and tourists to have better view of the Thousand Islands (千島湖) also known as Tai Lam Chung Reservoir (大欖涌水塘). The reservoir has over 10 islands and hills with 4 huge dam, forming the view of “islands”. 


What to pack? 

With kids there are several must have items in your backpack 🎒: 

✅Ice water (put a bottle or 2 in freezer the night before)

✅Plenty of water 

✅Cake/bread/ snacks 

✅Fan 

✅Insects repellent 

✅Sunscreen/ shade/ hat




How to get there? 

With a bunch of mommies friends and kids buddies from different part of Hong Kong, we meet up at Yuen Long Mtr station, then took taxi (fares at approx $60-75) right up to Tai Lam Country Park Management Centre (大欖郊野公園管理站). There’s a public carpark right next to it for drivers. 





It took us (6 adults with 8 kids) 2 and half hours back and forth from the entrance (management centre) to the viewpoint which includes the stairs up (approx 94m/ 70floors up). For your reference, the trail is merely a 3.3km one way hike, and our kids age group are 3.2y to 6y. Of course they are bunch of children with outdoor and hiking experiences 😉


Tips: 

- Do take time to look around, for the special plants and insects, or lizards and rainbows along the way.  - There are 2 stop points, the first is at a rocky fense castle like kind of bridge and the second one is at the temple with copper horse at front. When you see the horse, you know you’re half way there! 

- Please take care of the environment, remember not to leave anything behind


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