香港遠足挑戰：2022年9月至12月，漁農自然護理署舉辦香港遠足挑戰，鼓勵熱愛自然的你向郊野出發，動起來挑戰自己！走一遍香港的郊野公園。是次活動設有25個站點，囊括各式各樣香港郊野獨有的風景線：香港之巔大帽山、西高山小城日落、荔枝窩古村風貌、倒影如畫的千島湖等等動人景致留待頌讚！

參加者可根據自己的能力、興趣及遠足經驗，用自己的步伐自行計劃路線前往站點，並以智能電話打卡記錄。每完成一個站點，可收集該站點相應的香港物種電子獎章，認識香港生態之美！集齊指定數量獎章更可獲得精美遠足紀念品！今年秋天，開始挑戰！

Hong Kong Hiking Challenge: From September to December 2022, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department organizes the Hong Kong Hiking Challenge to encourage nature lovers and hikers to set off for the countryside and take on the challenge! There are 25 checkpoints scattered in various scenic spots in the country parks, featuring a variety of picturesque views unique to Hong Kong’s countryside. The top of Hong Kong – Tai Mo Shan, the breath-taking sunset view at Mount High West, the enchanting historic Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo, the thousand islands reflection of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, and many more!

Participants can plan their own routes to visit these checkpoints based on their interest, physical fitness and hiking experience. Use a smartphone to check-in at the checkpoints to collect the unique local flora and fauna badges made for each checkpoint. You will also learn about the amazing biodiversity of Hong Kong! Collect a certain number of badges and you will get different rewards! Let the challenge begins!

區域：新界、荃灣、城門郊野公園
難易度：★★
路程：全程9.2公里（繞湖一圈）
爬升：340公尺
時間：3小時

Area: Shing Mun Reservoir, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Difficulty: ★★
Distance: 9.2 kilmeters (Circle the lake)
Climb altitude: 340 meters
Time required: 3 hours

小介紹：城門享逸台位於城門水塘東面的山坡上，是一個被水塘及翠綠山景環抱的觀景台，能遠眺大帽山以至葵涌一帶的景色。

對岸的白千層林，在塘水滿溢時倒影處處，山野風景林木交錯，風光如畫，極富詩意。

Little introduction: Shing Mun Leisure Deck located above the eastern slope of Shing Mun Reservoir surrounded by the Reservoir and lush green mountains. It offers a landscape view of Tai Mo Shan and across Kwai Chung.

The paperbark plantation across the reservoir reflect on the water, creating a poetic scene of the mountain.

交通資訊、發車時間、金額：

1.從港鐵荃灣站搭小巴82至城門水塘。

2.週一至週日06：15-21：00每8-15分一班，每趟5.8元。

Transportation, bus schedule and costs 

1. Take minibus 82 from Tsuen Wan station to Shing Mun Reservoir 
2. The minibus operates from Monday to Sunday, from 06:15am to 09:00pm, every 8-15 minutes. It costs $5.8 each trip. 

詳細路徑指引：

1.搭港鐵至荃灣站B出口，往左邊走

2.一出門口就右轉往右邊天橋前行直走

3.一直直走再過一個天橋

4.到了天橋底部，左轉下樓梯

5.下了樓梯直走到路口右轉

6.繼續直走到了路口再右轉

7.右轉後馬上看到82往城門水塘的小巴

8.到了城門郊野公園，這裡也是回家的巴士站

9.看到城門郊野公園的紅色城門開始往前走

10.左邊看到城門燒烤區，繼續前行

11.看到Y字路，往左邊走

12.遇上第1個燒烤區，有廁所、涼亭及販賣機，可以休息一下或繼續沿著馬路走

13.遇到欄杆，跨越過去

14.終於到了主壩，沿著左邊往主壩前進

15.走到底，往右邊開始走上坡

16.到了上坡頂端左邊有一個觀景台，可以拍拍照，然後開始走下坡了

17.繼續前行，經過2個燒烤區

18.終於到了三叉路口，往左邊走

19.是這裡嗎？不是呢～往左邊下樓梯

20.終於到了，打完卡，我們繼續往回去漂亮的地方拍照

21.回到三叉路口，往左邊走

22.前行不久後遇到涼亭，遇到第一個Y路口，往左邊走

23.經過了一座橋就是大城石澗（我沒有下去拍照）

24.繼續前行，再來一個燒烤區，左邊有廁所可以使用，到了這邊已經剩下1/3了

25.看到左邊有水畔千層，下去拍照

26.水畔千層，目前是旱季，如果是水季，會有不同景致

27.上來後，繼續前行

28.遇到白千層林道可以拍照

29.繼續沿著馬路走，遇到Y路口，往左邊走

30.然後看到龍門郊遊徑，注意左邊會有賞蝶園，要下去了

31.來到草地，往前走有樓梯下到底，往右走

32.沿著路走，遇到叉路，往左走

33.開始下樓梯了，一直往下走就到了巴士站（可以回荃灣吃東西囉）

34.巴士站右邊有城門水塘士多及廁所可以休息一下

Detailed direction:

1. At the Tsuen Wan MTR station, take exit B and head towards the left side 
2. After turning left at exit B, turn right towards the bridge, then walk straight 
3. Keep walking straight passing the bridge 
4. Once you reach the end of the bridge, turn left and walk downstairs
5. Walk straight and turn right at the first block
6. Continue to walk straight, again turn right at the next block 
7. The minibus station 82 is right in front of you 🙂 
8. Get off at the Shing Mun Country Park station, this is also the minibus stop that takes you home
9. You will then see an obvious red gate, follow that gate and walk straight 
10. The Shing Mun Barbecue park will be on your left side, keep walking straight 
11. Stay left on the fork road
12. You will see another barbecue area, there is also restroom, a gazebo, and vending machine. Rest for a bit, or continue to walk along the road
13. Walk past the handrail. Yep just follow the others
14. Here we arrive the main dam! Keep walking on the left side and enjoy the amazing view 
15. After enjoying the view of the main dam, turn right and start walking up hill (Also part of the MacLehose trail)
16. At the top of the hill, there is a viewing deck on the top left hand side, feel free to hike up there for photos 
17. Continue to walk straight, you will walk past two barbecue areas (Yep, lots of them) 
18. We will then see a fork road, let’s take the left side towards Shing Mun Leisure Deck
19. You will then see a gazebo, but that’s not the end of our trip, walk downstairs from the left side 
20. WOOHOO congratulations, let’s take some instagrammable photos and head to some other better places for photos
21. Here we will see a fork road again, head towards the left side 
22. You will see a gazebo after a short walk, then a fork road, keep left 
23. You will reach another popular spot (Tai Shing Stream) after walking through a small bridge (Another popular photo spot of Shing Mun Reservoir) 
24. Keep walking straight, another barbecue area appears (LOL) there is a restroom on the left side. We finished 2/3 of our trip already! 
25. On the left side you will see the paperbark by Shing Mun Reservoir. Photo time! 
26. We went there not during the rainy season, so you would see the tree root, but if you travel here during the rainy season, it gives you a completely different view 
27. Walk back up to the road, and keep walking straight 
28. Here we arrive our next photo spot, the paperbark road! 
29. Continue to follow the road where you will meet another fork road, pick the left side 
30. We will see the Lung Run Country Trail, on the left side it will be the Butterfly garden (賞蝶園), lets head down 
31. We will walk past a huge grass field, follow the stone stairway, and turn right afterwards
32. Follow the path, here we will see another fork road, turn left 
33. Starting to walk down the stairways again, then you will eventually see the bus station (End of the trip, you can head back to Tsuen Wan for food) 
34. On the right side of the bus station is the Shing Mun food stall and a restroom which you can take a rest

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小後記：城門水塘是個新手輕鬆好走的步道，沿途可以拍攝的景點有1.圓形排洪漏斗（需要雨季過後），2.白千層林道，3.水畔千層(雨季時會水浸樹根，會有不同景致)，大城石澗，但行經途中會有不少馬騮及牛隻，跟他們保持適當距離及不要餵飼動物，會比較安全

城門水塘環湖記：

城門水塘環湖 Shing Mun Reservoir Circuit

荃灣站附近的天橋四通八達，連接著各個商場。最適合看完風景就可以到荃灣吃吃喝喝。8咪半的IKEA、路德圍掃街吃街邊小食、重有南豐紗廠飲手工啤。

Little feedback: Shing Mun Reservoir perfect for a hiking newbie. There are several spots that are great for photos including:

1. The “circle drainage dam” (圓形排洪漏斗) that is extremely popular among photographers (usually during rainy season).

2. Paperbarks road by Shing Mun Reservoir

3. Lakeview paperbarks (Not sure if it has a proper name, 水畔千層) but during the rainy season the tree roots will quietly hide their tails in the river, don’t forget the Tai Shing Stream, with the dam and view of the reservoir, combining to show the gift of nature. Not to mention that there will be monkeys and cows on the way, try not to feed them and keep distance for your own safety!

Since the Tsuen Wan station has a bridge that is well-known as the bridge that can leads to everywhere, including different shopping mall. This location is perfect for a one-day trip, starting with a small hike, then coming back to Tsuen Wan and have a small shopping/dinner break, including a huge Ikea, street foods in Lo Tak Court, or even the artistic The Mills for a local beer.

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