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Shing   Mun   Country   Park   Adventures

14/9/2020

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​If you fancy exploring a peaceful area that many folks don’t know about or overlook within Hong Kong, then a day trip out to Shing Mun Reservoir could be in order.
​Located between northwestern Kowloon and Sha Tin, Shing Mun Country Park is indeed synonymous for its populations of wild monkeys. However, the area has plenty of other attractions to offer folk from all walks of life. The area possesses an easy-going nature and family trail around Shing Mun Reservoir, showcasing the very best of the region’s scenery and the great diversity of HK’s wildlife. Then for the more intrepid, there are many options for more exciting hiking trails running up to Tai Mo Shan, including both the Wilson and Maclehose Trails.
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​The simplest way in (other than driving) is to head over to Tsuen Wan MTR station and take exit B1. From the station it’s a five minute walk to the 82 green minibus, which will take you to Shing Mun Country Park terminating immediately below the grassy banks of Pineapple Dam. It is recommended you enjoy a meal or prepare food to bring with you before embarking on a visit, as there are no food vendors at the park other than a small kiosk at Pineapple Dam.
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Arriving at the Pineapple Dam bus stop, keep an eye out for some of the delightful wildlife on offer in HK, especially on the quieter weekdays. You could well be confronted by many monkeys, invariably a troop of Rhesus Macaques. Although the Rhesus species is native to Hong Kong, the macaques found today are believed to be re-introduced. During the construction of the Kowloon Reservoirs, the apes were deployed to the surrounding areas in order to combat the spread of a plant that tainted the water supply. They can roam in large numbers and enjoy the area around entrance areas, as the rubbish bins and increased human presence provides the chance of finding a meal. There are signs at the park entrance spelling out the dos and don’ts in regards to the monkeys. From experience, simply be relaxed. Don’t approach the monkeys with food and they will mind their own monkey business. Direct eye contact and sudden movements won’t endear you to them either. With those unpleasantries out of the way, the monkeys are great fun to observe and can be extremely photogenic!
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There are a couple of ways to negotiate Shing Mun; the simple way and the adventurous way.

  • The simple way being to keep turning right from Pineapple Dam and follow the shoreline in a clockwise direction (Pineapple Dam Nature Trail > Shing Mun Jogging Trail). Going this way there are more points of interest early on and provides the option to turn back after some time if you prefer a short stroll rather than going all the way around the reservoir.
  • For those that fancy more of a challenge, there are several routes to follow, primarily the Lung Mun Trail heading West, or both the Wilson and Maclehose Trails that can be done alone as a return hike, or combined to make a loop via Needle Hill. For the most courageous, try a river walk up the Tai Shing Stream!
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​Every now and then, a gap in the foliage may reveal framed views of Tuen Wan, Kowloon and enjoy the iconic backdrop of HK Island behind on a clear day. Back at the reservoir, this final leg of any route you take is particularly pleasant, walking along a flat paved surface under large shady trees that cloak the water’s edge. It is most definitely worth it to have a breather down here, soak up the tranquil atmosphere and capture relaxing views across the water.
 
Heading back to Tuen Wan from the country park is equally simple as finding your way in.
 
This discreetly tucked away corner of rural HK has an incredible amount on offer for those who enjoy venturing into the wild, escaping to Shing Mun provides a peaceful retreat at the doorstep of those wishing to find space for reflection or satisfy a burning urge of wanderlust.
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