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Waterfront Park Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/2/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Tai Po Waterfront Park is located in Tai Po in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Occupying an area of about 22 hectares, the $210-million Tai Po Waterfront Park is the largest park managed by Leisure and Cultural Service Department the main design feature is that the Park rests on a hill with the central part being the highest point. From this strategic point, visitors can capture the view of the whole Park.

One of the main features of the Park is Lookout Tower. The spiral lookout of 32.4 m high was constructed to celebrate Hong Kong's reunification with China in 1997. It gives visitors a panorama view over Tolo Harbour, the Tai Po Industrial Estate and the rugged countryside stretching back to the boundary with mainland China. On a clear day, you can see the ridges of Pat Sin Leng, various other mountains, Tolo Harbour and the surrounding area.

The plaques of the lookout tower depict the history of Tai Po, including the struggle with British army when they originally entered the New Territories, the heroic resistance against Japanese army during the Occupation and prosperity after World War II.[2]They can also go up to the lookout tower to have a panoramic view of the Tolo Harbour and the surrounding.

Be sure to visit the insect house and enjoy other facilities of the park when you get there.

Access
The Park is accessible by KMB Bus routes 72A , 73, 73X, 75X, 271, 275R, 275S, 275, 74K, 75K, 71K, and 71S and MTR Feeder Bus route K17. Members of the public can also reach the Park by KMB Bus route 71K or a 30-minute walk from the Tai Po Market MTR Station. Visiting groups which take tour buses should contact the Park Office for boarding and alighting arrangements prior to the date of visit.

Misc information


Opening Hours Tai Po Waterfront Park
Insect house : 8:00am - 7:00pm
Spiral lookout tower : 7:00am - 7:00pm
Bowling greens : Mon (except PH) Close
Tue to Fri 8:00am - 1:00pm &
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat, Sun & PH 8:00am - 10:00pm
Gateball court : 7:00am - 6:00pm
Other park facilities : 24 hours


You can also walk from Tai Po Market Station to the Park. This will take about 20 minutes hike.
Follow the signs

Please bring your own pen.

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