Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail, Hong Kong

Name: Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail
Address: Hong Kong, China

#550 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail, Hong Kong

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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. The Trail is located along the Tai Tam Reservoir Road with entrance at Wong Nai Chung Gap near Hong Kong Parkview or at the junction of Tai Tam Road and Tai Tam Reservoir Road. Ten information stations were established en route to introduce the functions and historic values of the structures. Guided tours will be organised for schools and non-profit making organisations. ()

Coordinates: 22°14'21"N, 114°13'23"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, The Twins, Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong Buddhist Cemetery.

1 miNW
Lake
Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, Hong Kong
25 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.
1.2 miE
Park
Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong
31 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.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Hong Kong Buddhist Cemetery, Hong Kong
36 min walk • Hong Kong Buddhist Cemetery is a private cemetery located in Cape Collinson, on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is managed by The Hong Kong Buddhist Association. The cemetery was completed and opened in 1963.
0.5 miE
Harbor
Tai Tam Harbour, Hong Kong
12 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.
1.3 miNW
Dam
Tai Tam Byewash Reservoir, Hong Kong
34 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.
0.8 miNW
Hill
Obelisk Hill, Hong Kong
22 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.
0.7 miS
Beach
Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong
17 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 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Tai Tam, Hong Kong
3 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail?

Nearby attractions include Tai Tam, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Tai Tam Harbour, Hong Kong (12 min walk), Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong (17 min walk), Obelisk Hill, Hong Kong (22 min walk).

How to get to Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail:

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Tai Tam Country Park • Lines: 14, 16A, 16M, 16X, 314 (3 min walk)
Turtle Cove • Lines: 14, 16A, 16M, 16X, 314 (7 min walk)