Tai Shing Stream (¤j«°¥Û¼î) |
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Last Visit: 30 Aug 2009 |
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NT Middle |
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Trip Description
TaiShing Stream is one of the most popular streams in Hong Kong. It is relatively easily accessible too. It is one of the major water supplies of Shing Mun Reservoir («°ªù¤ô¶í).
It lures many visitors throughout years. This stream could be divided into 3 portions.
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Location 1Altitude : 190MDescription : This was the bridge where we had started the journey. One can get into the stream on either ends of the bridge. |
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Location 2Altitude : 195MDescription : A view in lower stream. |
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Location 3Altitude : 310M
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Location 4Altitude : 315MDescription : This interesting rock is called the Mountain Bird Rock (¤s³¾¥Û) which has about 4M in height. I was told this rock looks like a big bird. What do you think? |
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Location 5Altitude : 360MDescription : At this point, you will find a beautiful waterfall on your right joining the TaiShing Stream. This is called Huang Mu Waterfall(¶À¥ÀÂr). The pictures here only exhibit the lower portion of the waterfall. As a matter of fact, this waterfall has a very long trace. |
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Description : This is a broader view of Huang Mu Waterfall. |
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Location 6Altitude : 380MDescription : This is the biggest and possibly the deepest waterpool in this stream. It is called Maple Leaf Pool(·¬¸¼æ). |
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Location 7Altitude : 405MDescription : Vivid water running over bony rocks. |
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Location 8Altitude : 455M
Description :
This rock flags the second exit. You could leave the stream on either left or right. The Chinese words on the rock say "Fat Man Mak". Who is that fat man? I don't know. Should you know, please tell me.
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