Tai Lam Country Park is a popular outing destination renowned for its beautiful forest plantation and the picturesque Tai Lam Reservoir. Tai Lam Country Park has a well-developed network of footpaths with 12 named hiking routes, ranking first in terms of the number of routes among the country parks in Hong Kong.
Start at Ma On Kong Warden Post and walk southward along the footpath, catchwater path and Tai Lam Forest Track. Go uphill to the viewing point and visit Tai Lam Ecological Garden. Then visit Yuen Tun Old Village adjacent to the CAS Yuen Tun Camp before proceeding to Tsing Lung Tau, where the trip ends.
The route is rather long and the later part comprises uphill and...
Read moreGreat paved trail with exercise areas along the path. There are not water fountains so make sure you bring water.
For the more adventurous there at paths up the mountain offering some amazing views of the area. Make sure to keep a sharp eye though as the trail can sometimes get patchy and lost. There are arrows painted on rocks along the smaller paths as well that can help you stay on the right track. The hike can get to be a steep scramble in places and minor technical work climbing small rocks. Well worth a couple...
Read moreTai Lam Country Park & Tai Tong Nature Trail. From Long Ping MTR Station (Exit B2), take bus K66 from the left-hand side of the exit. Get off at the bus stop on Tai Tong Shan Road, then walk about 40 minutes to reach the entrance of Tai Lam Country Park. You’ll find a sign for Tai Tong Nature Trail at the start. The trail offers multiple paths to explore, so you can choose your route based on your time and energy. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful scenery — a perfect escape...
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