Chung Pui Campsite
Chung Pui Campsite | |
Location: | Chung Pui, Pat Sin Leng Country Park |
Campsite Category: | Medium (Remarks) |
Accessibility: | Easy; for beginners |
Introduction: | Sheltered by thick vegetation, the site is on the southern slope of Pat Sin Leng overlooking scenic Plover Cove Reservoir. You may even hear bird songs in such tranquil environment. It is also proximity to nearby Pat Sin Leng & Bride's Pool Nature Trails, Dragon-Ball Pool, Bride's Pool and Mirror Pool. |
Facilities: | Barbeque pits, benches and tables, drains, clotheslines and pavilions. |
Hygienic facilities: | Flushing toilets with sinks |
Source of water: | Tap |
Highlights: | Plover Cove Reservoir - Situated on the north shore of Tolo Harbour, it was originally a large sea inlet named "Shuen Wan". Engineers dammed the inlet and flush out seawater and filled with fresh water. The 2.1km-long dam was built by layers of gravel and sand. It features the longest dam in Hong Kong and world's first reservoir built in the sea. |
Country trails: | Pak Sin Leng Nature Trail Bride’s Pool Nature Trail |
How to get there: | Take Minibus 20R from Tai Po Market MTR Station or Bus 275R from Tai Po Market MTR Station on Sundays and statutory holidays and get off at Chung Pui Barbecue Site. Or get on Bus 75K from Tai Po Market MTR Station and drop off at Tai Mei Tuk Bus Terminus. Then walk towards Bride’s Pool Road towards Chung Pui Barbeque Site for about 30 minutes. Minibus telephone enquiries: 2873 6808 |
Remarks: | The campsites are categorized into 3 size classes with reference to the number of potential tent space which is estimated based on the approximate size of a 4-person tent and the required cooking space and access pathway for campers. This is for reference only. Campsite category: Small / Medium / Large Small: for category with less than 20 tent spaces. Medium: for category with 20 – 50 tent spaces. Large: for category with more than 50 tent spaces. |
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