Pok Fu Lam Country Park

Pok Fu Lam Country Park is a 270-hectare site with forested hills, multiple walking trails, and recreation areas centered around the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. The landscape features water views, vegetation, and open spaces that create distinct zones throughout the park.

The reservoir was built in 1863 as the first water storage facility on Hong Kong Island, shaping the island's early development. The park itself was formally established in 1979 to protect this historic infrastructure and surrounding landscape.

The park serves as a gathering place where residents exercise in the morning and spend weekends walking with family and friends. It has become woven into the daily rhythm of the surrounding neighborhood through its accessible trails and rest areas.

The site is accessible through multiple entrances via public transportation and provides restrooms, exercise equipment, and covered rest areas. The various access points allow visitors to choose their route based on fitness level and available time.

The park incorporates a section of the 50-kilometer Hong Kong Trail, a long-distance walking route that crosses multiple peaks and valleys. This makes it a key junction point for hikers undertaking the full island traverse.