Tai Tam, Hong Kong

Name: Tai Tam
Address: Hong Kong, China

#1028 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Tai Tam or Tytam is an area in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Tai Tam means a big pool in the Chinese language which illustrates a triangular bay, namely Tai Tam Bay between Stanley Peninsula, D'Aguilar Peak and Tai Tam Tuk. The meaning of Tai Tam varies greatly between the early colonial days and the present day. ()

Local name: 大潭 Coordinates: 22°14'16"N, 114°13'26"E

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南区 (白笔山)Hong Kong China

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Tai Tam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dragon's Back, Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, The Twins, Shek O Country Park.

1.2 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Park
Dragon's Back, Hong Kong
32 min walk • The Dragon's Back is a mountain ridge in southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong that passes through Shek O Peak. It lies within the Shek O Country Park. In 2019, the Dragon's Back Trail was selected by CNN as one of the world's 23 best trails. Dragon's Back is part of Stage 8 of the Hong Kong Trail.
1.1 miNW
Lake
Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, Hong Kong
28 min walk • Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, part of the Tai Tam Reservoirs, is a reservoir in Tai Tam Country Park, Tai Tam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong and has a water storage capacity of 19.6 million gallons. The reservoir was completed in 1907.
1.3 miSW
Hill
The Twins, Hong Kong
33 min walk • The Twins, also officially known as Ma Kong Shan, are a pair of mountains in southern Hong Kong. They are a popular destination for hikers and fitness enthusiasts as part of the rigorous Violet Hill-The Twins Hike on Hong Kong Island.
1.1 miE
Park
Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong
29 min walk • Shek O Country Park is a rural marine park located on Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong and facing the South China Sea. The 701-hectare park opened on 21 September 1979.
0.4 miE
Harbor
Tai Tam Harbour, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Tai Tam Harbour is a harbour in the innermost part of Tai Tam Bay in Hong Kong. It is located at the estuary of Tai Tam Tuk. The resited village of Tai Tam Tuk is located at the estuary by the harbour, after construction of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir.
1.4 miNW
Dam
Tai Tam Byewash Reservoir, Hong Kong
37 min walk • Tai Tam Byewash Reservoir, part of the Tai Tam Reservoirs, is a reservoir in Tai Tam Country Park, Tai Tam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong and has a water storage capacity of 22.4 million gallons. The reservoir was completed in 1904.
1.4 miSW
Beach
Stanley Main Beach, Hong Kong
35 min walk • Stanley Main Beach is a gazetted beach located adjacent to Stanley Market and Stanley Back Beach in the eastern side of the Stanley peninsula, Southern District, Hong Kong.
1 miNW
Hill
Obelisk Hill, Hong Kong
25 min walk • Obelisk Hill is a hill in southern Hong Kong. Canadian troops took positions there in 1941 in preparation for attacks from the Imperial Japanese military.
0.6 miS
Beach
Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong
15 min walk • Turtle Cove Beach is a gazetted beach in Southern District, Hong Kong, located west of Red Hill and east of Stanley. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.
~610 ftNW
Memorial
Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail, Hong Kong
3 min walk • The Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail is a heritage trail in Hong Kong that comprises 22 waterworks structures with historical value near the Tai Tam group of reservoirs. The Trail is about 5 km long and takes about two hours to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tai Tam?

Nearby attractions include Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Tai Tam Harbour, Hong Kong (10 min walk), Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong (15 min walk).

How to get to Tai Tam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tai Tam:

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Turtle Cove • Lines: 14, 16A, 16M, 16X, 314 (5 min walk)
Tai Tam Reservoir • Lines: 14, 16A, 16M, 16X, 314 (16 min walk)