Lau Shui Heung Hiking Trail in Hong Kong

Hiking and Outing Lau Shui Heung has a history of over 200 years Lau Shui Heung (also known as Lau Shui) has a history of more than 200 years. It was recorded in the 1819 "Xin'an County Gazetteer": "At the source of Lau Shui Heung Pond, there are several stone wells, naturally formed, about ten zhang deep. In spring and summer, it flows like a waterfall, while in autumn and winter, it makes a gentle trickling sound." The exact location of the stone wells is unclear. Lau Shui Heung Reservoir was built in 1968 as part of the Plover Cove Fresh Water Lake project, mainly for irrigation purposes. How to get to Lau Shui Heung Minibus 52B is a common way to get to Lau Shui Heung Reservoir. Board at the minibus stop at Fanling Exit C, and it takes about 15 minutes to arrive. If you are with friends, you can take a taxi from Fanling Exit C, costing about HKD 60-70. Get off at the roundabout at the junction of Lau Shui Heung Road and Hok Sau Road, where there is a sign for Pat Sin Leng Country Park. Walk slightly uphill southward for about 10 minutes to reach the restrooms at Lau Shui Heung Reservoir. If you have a telephoto camera, you can photograph the red leaves to the right of the restrooms; otherwise, enter the Lau Shui Heung hiking trail to the left of the restrooms. Both branches of the trail, whether stairs or flat paths, are marked "Lau Shui Heung Hiking Trail," which is both the starting and ending point of the trail. The best time to visit is from December to January to see the red leaves.