Lau Shui Heung Country Trail
Country Trail

Trail Summary

Length
4.4 km
Duration
2 hours
Region
North New Territories
Overall Difficulty (3-Star Demanding)

Length (Rating 2-Star)

Duration (Rating 2-Star)

Gradient (Rating 3-Star)

Surface (Rating 3-Star)

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Overall Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

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Lau Shui Heung Country Trail is a circular trail. Although it is shaded by trees along the way, it involves a total ascent of 300 meters, requiring a certain level of fitness. From the starting point, turn left and ascend the steps. After about 300 meters, you will reach a viewing point where visitors can take a break and enjoy the view of the Lau Shui Heung Irrigation Reservoir. Continue uphill for about 1 kilometer, then turn right towards Kau Lung Hang Shan and walk to the second intersection, which is the highest point of the route. Next, proceed to the southwestern end of the trail at Kat Tsai Shan Au. Although the fragrance of citrus can no longer be smelled today, this area was once filled with calamondin before World War II. Walking another kilometer along the trail will lead you past the Lau Shui Heung Campsite and Lung Shan Bridge. The sound of flowing water indicates you are near the Lau Shui Heung Irrigation Reservoir. Notice the small bridge on the left leading to the Bald Cypress thematic plantation area. The Lau Shui Heung Irrigation Reservoir is known as the "Sky Mirror in the Forest" by hiking enthusiasts. In the morning, it is enveloped in mist like a fairyland, and when there is no wind, it reflects a row of tall Paper-bark Tree on the opposite bank, creating a magical atmosphere! This enchanting reservoir was built after World War II to provide water for nearby farmland and has now become a popular hiking destination, with visitors often seen picnicking and taking photos on holidays.


Transportation Information

Starting Point

Get off at the junction of Lau Shui Heung Road and Hok Tau Road. Walk 750 m along Lau Shui Heung Road to the entrance of Lau Shui Heung Country Trail.

Green Minibus route - 52B


Endpoint

Walk 1.6 km along Lau Shui Heung Road and Hok Tau Road to Hok Tau Wai and take public transport to leave.

Green Minibus route - 52B

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.