Shing Mun Country Park

　　    Shing Mun Country Park was established on June 24, 1977, and is one of Hong Kong's first country parks, covering an area of 14 square kilometres. The park stretches from Lead Mine Pass in the north to Shing Mun Reservoir Road in the south, and from Tai Mo Shan in the west to Grassy Hill and Needle Hill in the east. Shing Mun Reservoir, located at the southern foothills of Tai Mo Shan within the park, is surrounded by mountains and boasts picturesque scenery, making it a popular spot for outdoor excursions. The Shing Mun Arboretum Special Area and Tai Mo Shan Montane Scrub Special Area are also located within Shing Mun Country Park.

　　    The Shing Mun Country Park Visitor Centre is located next to the minibus terminus and features exhibitions that introduce the history and relocation of the Hakka community in Pineapple Dam, the construction of the reservoir, and information about early mining industries, as well as exhibits such as woodland habitat models. The park includes a specimen tree walk where visitors can view a variety of plants. Barbecue facilities are available near the main dam of the reservoir, along with amenities such as toilets, a tea kiosk, rain shelters, a ranger station, a jogging trail, the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail, and viewpoints. There are also camping sites near Lead Mine Pass.

　　    The specimen tree walk in Shing Mun Country Park covers an area of 4 hectares and was originally terraced farmland abandoned after the relocation of the Shing Mun Valley village for the reservoir’s construction. Starting in the early 1970s, a variety of representative trees were planted here, and by 2000, over 270 species of plants native to Hong Kong or South China had been planted, totalling more than 7,000 trees.

　　    Shing Mun Country Park Must-visit reason: One of Hong Kong’s earliest established country parks Continent: Asia Country/Region: Hong Kong Province/State: Tsuen Wan District