Tai Tam Family Walk
Family Walk

Trail Summary

Length
1.6 km
Duration
1 hour
Region
Hong Kong Island
Overall Difficulty (1-Star Easy)

Length (Rating 1-Star)

Duration (Rating 1-Star)

Gradient (Rating 1-Star)

Surface (Rating 2-Star)

Shading Level
(3 green leaves represent high shading level)

  • (Low)

Overall Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

(Rating 3-Heart)

The Tai Tam Family Walk is 1.6 km long and suitable for beginners, making it a great option for families on weekends. Along the shaded path, you will find a variety of native Hong Kong plants such as the Varied-leaf Fig, Small-leaved Holly, Castanopsis, Red Azalea, etc. As you approach the end of the trail, you have reached the Tai Tam Viewing Point, where you are greeted by the picturesque scenery of the Tai Tam Reservoirs. They are comprised of the Tai Tam Upper Reservoir, Tai Tam Byewash Reservoir, Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, and Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir. These reservoirs were constructed by the government between 1883 and 1917 to meet the water demand of the public, marking over 100 years of history. Visitors are encouraged to stop at the viewing point to savour the history and admire the picturesque view of the reservoirs. Occasionally, you may even spot Black Kites soaring with the wind.


Transportation Information

Starting Point
Take public transport to “Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park” bus stop. Walk along Tai Tam Reservoir Road to the starting point of the Tai Tam Family Walk.

Citybus routes - 1M, 6, 41A, 76


Endpoint
From the endpoint, walk about 2 km along Tai Tam Reservoir Road to “Tai Tam Reservoir Road” bus stop and take public transport to leave.

Citybus routes - 1M, 6, 41A, 76

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.

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