Hello everyone, today I'm going to introduce you to another unseen tourist spot in Hong Kong that is easy to get to and has a cool natural environment for taking photos. The place I'm going to take you to is Tai Tam Reservoir North. Actually, there is a hiking trail in the large reservoir, but the place we visited is the area in front of the dam, where the seawater meets the water in the reservoir, which is a "brackish water" area.

To begin your journey, depart from Sai Wan Ho MTR station via Exit A. Queue for bus route 14 and travel for 11 stops. Disembark at the Tai Tam Reservoir North bus stop, which shares the same name as your destination. This straightforward route ensures a smooth and effortless arrival.

After disembarking from the bus, we descended the stairs until we reached the dam's face. We opted to explore further towards the village, as the map indicated potential points of interest. Upon arrival, we observed water sports facilities, but due to the intense heat, we only briefly explored the beach's edge before returning.

Upon arriving at the dam, if you visit before 4 pm, the seawater will not have risen yet. Therefore, you can walk down to the stream in front of the dam. Be careful, as the rocks in the water can be quite slippery. The water is shallow enough to wade through, so wearing shorts is a good idea. You can also bring a change of clothes to play in the water, as it is refreshingly cool, not sticky, and not as salty as seawater.

As I continued to walk and observe the fish in the water, the water became deeper and I began to see larger fish. I was unable to capture photos of the fish in time, but if you observe the video closely, you will see them.

After passing the dam, the terrain transitions into a marshland with soft, spongy soil as we approach the sea. We encountered an abundance of crabs, so many that we couldn't capture them all on camera. The diversity of colors and species was remarkable. The only crab we managed to photograph is shown here.

Continuing on, you will encounter mounds of grassy earth jutting out, creating a unique landscape. The low water level suggests it might be low tide, leaving the area relatively dry.

The surrounding atmosphere is excellent, with a view of the mountains. The clear sky contrasts with the green mountains, and the clouds are reflected in the water. It's breathtaking!

The area adjacent to the sea is where people come to collect clams and take them home in buckets. We were curious about what the clams looked like, so we tried walking across the water to see. However, we only found a beach full of white barnacle remains. We assumed that the clams people were collecting must be dug up from the edge of the sand in the seawater. Since we couldn't find any clams, we just took pictures of the island of barnacle remains, which looked quite unique.

As the sun began to set, the tide started to rise, forcing us to wade back to the dam's entrance. At around 6 pm, the water level was just below our knees (compared to ankle-deep at 4 pm). Typically, we capture stunning sunset photos on every trip, but this time, the dam completely obstructed the view. We missed out on the sunset, but we'll try again next time. See you soon!

North Tai Tam Reservoir

Address: Tai Tam, Hong Kong

Hours: The total travel time to the dam is approximately 1 hour.

How to get there:

From Sai Wan Ho Station Exit A:

• Take bus number 14.
• Get off at Tai Tam Reservoir North.
• Walk down to the front of the dam.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MwiNGmq4wVv

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Image: Supisara Mekhorunvitaya and Parinya Sukcharoen