Tuen Mun Trail to Lam Tei Resevoir

On a Sunday, few weeks ago, we explored the recently famous family hiking trail, the “rainbow railings” along Tuen Mun Trail and took the route to Lam Tei Reservoir.

The starting point is at the Maclehose Trail Endpoint, which is near the Ho Fuk Tong light rail station or Tuen Mun Town Plaza. Take a deep breathe and here we go ! Slowly hike up the stairs, enjoy the city view of Tuen Mun along Tuen Mun.

Honestly, the rainbow railings are alright, snap a couple of photos but it’s just... railings. What excites us are the route to Lam Tei Reservoir. We took a detour, lead my experienced friends. Please do follow the signs and cemented roads towards the reservoir.

Route: Ho Fuk Tong light rail station > Ho Fuk Tong College > Maclehose Trail Endpoint > Maclehose Trail Sec 10 > Tuen Mun Trail > Yuek Mung Yuen > Tuen Mun Trail Dec 2 > Fu Tei Barbecue area > Lam Tei Reservoir > Fu Tei Road

^ we then walk back to San Hui Station along castle peak road, passing Ling Nam University, Fung Tei Garden.

Difficulties: ⭐️⭐️ (certain level of physical strength is required for going uphill, many stairs at the beginning of the hike)

Scenic: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Average time: 3.5 hours

Distance: 9.6km

How to get there:

- Tuen Mun MTR station, walk or take the light rail and get off at Ho Fuk Tong Station.

If you had enough after the route ends at Fu Tei Road and walk about 10 minutes more ... hop on to MTR station near Lingnam University OR buses to Tsuen Wan/ Kwai Fong/ Mongkok at Brilliant Garden.

📍Wear masks at all time if you are outside .. or just mark this down so you could go when the whole virus thingy go away.

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