Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, Shek Lei Pui Reservoir (Chinese: 石梨貝水塘) is a reservoir in Kam Shan Country Park, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Shek Lei Pui Reservoir is a man-made lake inside Kam Shan Country Park, in the Sha Tin area of the New Territories in Hong Kong. It sits between two dams, and a small historic valve house built in the early 20th century stands at the center of one of them.
The reservoir was built between 1923 and 1925 as part of Hong Kong's early efforts to secure a reliable water supply for its growing population. Its dams and valve house were later listed as Grade II historic buildings because of their role in the city's early infrastructure.
The name of the reservoir recalls the former Shek Lei Pui Village that once stood on this land before it was flooded. Today, people from nearby neighborhoods walk the paths around the water as part of their regular morning routines.
The site is easy to reach by public transport, and parking is available nearby for those arriving by car. The paths around the water are flat and wide enough for both walking and cycling, so no special preparation is needed.
Since 1963, a group of people has gathered here at dawn to practice Luk Tung Kuen, a traditional exercise routine that resembles Tai Chi. Visitors who arrive early in the morning may find this practice still taking place by the water, often without realizing what they are watching.
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