A3 Shing Mun Reservoir - Pai Tau Village

Access to Shing Mun Road limited to coaches with permits

Access to Shing Mun Road limited to coaches with permits

 Terminus of green minibus Route No. 82 on Shing Mun Road

Terminus of green minibus Route No. 82 on Shing Mun Road

Pineapple Dam of Shing Mun Reservoir
Pineapple Dam of Shing Mun Reservoir
 
Pineapple Dam Nature Trail

Pineapple Dam Nature Trail

A path leading to Butterfly Paradise

A path leading to Butterfly Paradise

Pavilion

Pavilion

Climb the steps leading to a reservoir walk

Climb the steps leading to a reservoir walk

Shing Mun Picnic Site No. 5

Shing Mun Picnic Site No. 5

Two signs at the reservoir

Two signs at the reservoir

Woodlands of paperbark trees

Woodlands of paperbark trees

Keep right at the junction

Keep right at the junction

Turn left into the Lead Mine Pass Section of Shing Mun Forest Track

Turn left into the Lead Mine Pass Section of Shing Mun Forest Track

Pavilion

Pavilion

Distance Post W 080

Distance Post W 080

Take the Arboretum Section of Shing Mun Forest Track on the right

Take the Arboretum Section of Shing Mun Forest Track on the right

Uphill path

Uphill path

Shing Mun Arboretum

Shing Mun Arboretum

Uphill path

Uphill path

Take the path on the right at the junction

Take the path on the right at the junction

Walk along Section 7 of the MacLehose Trail in the reverse direction

Walk along Section 7 of the MacLehose Trail in the reverse direction

Distance Post M 133

Distance Post M 133

Downhill path

Downhill path

Take the path on the left and proceed to Sha Tin

Take the path on the left and proceed to Sha Tin

Take the path on the right and proceed to Sha Tin

Take the path on the right and proceed to Sha Tin

A distant view of Sha Tin Town

A distant view of Sha Tin Town

Bench

Bench

Walk along the footpath

Walk along the footpath

Downhill path

Downhill path

Keep left to follow the path leading to To Fung Shan

Keep left to follow the path leading to To Fung Shan

Downhill path

Downhill path

Car park

Car park

Walk downhill to Pai Tau Village

Walk downhill to Pai Tau Village

A sign showing the way to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

A sign showing the way to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery located on the hill behind Pai Tau Village

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery located on the hill behind Pai Tau Village

Walk towards Sha Tin Government Offices

Walk towards Sha Tin Government Offices

MTR Sha Tin Station

MTR Sha Tin Station

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Access to Shing Mun Road limited to coaches with permits
 Terminus of green minibus Route No. 82 on Shing Mun Road
Pineapple Dam of Shing Mun Reservoir
Pineapple Dam Nature Trail
A path leading to Butterfly Paradise
Pavilion
Climb the steps leading to a reservoir walk
Shing Mun Picnic Site No. 5
Two signs at the reservoir
Woodlands of paperbark trees
Keep right at the junction
Turn left into the Lead Mine Pass Section of Shing Mun Forest Track
Pavilion
Distance Post W 080
Take the Arboretum Section of Shing Mun Forest Track on the right
Uphill path
Shing Mun Arboretum
Uphill path
Take the path on the right at the junction
Walk along Section 7 of the MacLehose Trail in the reverse direction
Distance Post M 133
Downhill path
Take the path on the left and proceed to Sha Tin
Take the path on the right and proceed to Sha Tin
A distant view of Sha Tin Town
Bench
Walk along the footpath
Downhill path
Keep left to follow the path leading to To Fung Shan
Downhill path
Car park
Walk downhill to Pai Tau Village
A sign showing the way to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery located on the hill behind Pai Tau Village
Walk towards Sha Tin Government Offices
MTR Sha Tin Station

 

Interactive Route Map Cross Section Chart Route Guide
Interactive Route Map Cross Section Chart Route Guide
Route A3 - Shing Mun Reservoir – Pai Tau Village
Brief Shing Mun Country Park, located south east of Tai Mo Shan, is full of intersecting footpaths and lyrical scenery.  The Shing Mun Reservoir lying amid lush hills, reservoir walks, Tai Shing Stream, woodlands of paperbark trees and the arboretum are the major attractions.  Walk along the woodland paths around the reservoir and head for Sha Tin via To Fung Shan after crossing the pass between Grassy and Needle Hills.  Alternatively, you may visit the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery before proceeding to Sha Tin if you are physically fit for it.  The early section of the route comprises uphill restricted access of the reservoir while the later section comprises downhill footpaths.
Starting Point

Pineapple Dam, Shing Mun Reservoir (KK058782)

- Take green minibus Route No. 82 at Siu Wo Street, Tsuen Wan.

Finishing Point

Pai Tau Village KK103779)

- Walk to MTR Sha Tin Station.

Length about 12 km
Duration about 5 hours
Level of Difficulty DifficultyDifficulty
Countryside Map North East & Central New Territories

Remarks:

1. The details of the hiking routes and transportation information provided in this website are for reference only. Hikers are advised to choose the hiking routes most suitable for themselves and check the updated transportation information on the websites of the Transport Department and relevant transport operators before setting off.

2. Please dispose of used masks and refuse appropriately to maintain personal and environmental hygiene.


A1 - Jardine’s Lookout - Quarry Bay
A2 - Tsuen Kam Au - Fu Yung Shan
A3 - Shing Mun Reservoir - Pai Tau Village
A4 - Wu Kau Tang <-> Sam A Wan
A5 - Ma On Shan - Ngong Ping - Tai Shui Hang
A6 - Tsuen King Circuit - Sham Tseng
A7 - Wong Nai Tau - Pak Sha Wan
A8 - Ma Mei Ha - Luk Keng
A9 - Shui Long Wo <-> Kai Kung Shan
A10 - Tung Chung - Tai O
A11 - Chuen Lung –Shing Mun Reservoir
A12 - Lau Shui Heung–Tai Po Tau
A13 - Pak Tam Chung–Tai Mong Tsai
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