Shing Mun Reservoir, Water reservoir in Tsuen Wan District, Hong Kong.
Shing Mun Reservoir is a body of water in Tsuen Wan District that stretches along the base of Tai Mo Shan with walking paths following the shoreline through the valley. The water reflects the surrounding mountains and wooded hillsides that frame it like a mirror set between the peaks.
Construction of this reservoir began in 1933 to supply the city's growing water needs and finished in 1937. Several villages had to be relocated before completion to make room for the project.
The name Shing Mun derives from the period between 1646 and 1659 when Southern Ming loyalist Li Wanrong controlled this strategic position.
You can reach the reservoir from MTR Tsuen Wan Station by taking minibus 82 to the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail entrance. The path to the water is fairly accessible, and the shoreline walk works for different fitness levels.
This site features a distinctive overflow structure designed by engineer Geoffrey Binnie that gained recognition from the Institution of Civil Engineers. The technical solution is visible up close and shows skilled craftsmanship from the time it was completed.
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