But the most fun and interesting way is to rent a bicycle
at Tai Wo and Tai Po MTR stations on Hong Kong's East Rail Line. Then there is a 8 kilometers ride
up to Plover Cove.
Road to Plover Cove
The way to Tai Mei Tuk, big village part of Plover Cove, is great for children as
there is a dedicated track for cycles so it is very safe.
Road to Plover Cove
The cycling track to Plover Cove, Tai Po district, New Territories, allows
discovering many cultural items such as old villages and old temples.
Road to Plover Cove
Those elderly people are enjoying playing mahjong outdoor.
Mahjong is a popular game in Hong Kong but also is a common social activity.
Road to Plover Cove
During the 8 kilometers journey to Plover Cove, visitors go through many villages.
Those villages feature typical "small houses", which are basically a building containing
three storeys.
Road to Plover Cove
Tai Po district contains 133 villages including antiquities and old monuments.
Road to Plover Cove
Traditional villages in Tai Po district are formed by a Tang or Man
lineage. Annual banquets including singing performance are organized
Road to Plover Cove
These banquets allow the whole village to commemorate and celebrate
together.
Road to Plover Cove
The traditional rural communities in Tai Po contain many old houses. This was built
in year 1936.
Sam Kung temple
Construction plans were submitted in 2003 after a donation from tycoon Li Ka-shing.
The statue of Guanyin, goddess of mercy, is 76m tall. The building site was forbidden to access.
Sam Kung temple
Sam Kung temple (船灣岐山三宮廟) is a beautiful recent Chinese temple, located
on the road side.
Sam Kung temple
Sam Kung temple is bit away from the main road but it is well worth the visit.
Sam Kung temple
Sam Kung temple is located in Shuen Wan area of Plover Cove.
The temple is made of thee parts, i.e. a part dedicated to Tin Hau deity,
a part dedicated to Kwan Tai and a part dedicated to Confucius.
Sam Kung temple
Sam Kung temple was destroyed by a typhoon in year 1936 and was reconstructed in
year 2009.
Tai Mei Tuk
Tai Mei Tuk
Tai Mei Tuk village features many eating places including three Thai
restaurants so it is a nice stop for a good lunch.
Sam Mun Tsai
The Plover Cove Reservoir is the first reservoir built
in the sea. It is the second largest reservoir in Hong Kong. The largest reservoir of Hong
Kong is High Island Reservoir.
The Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills is a huge complex featuring super-deluxe villas close
to Sam Mun Tsai.
Sam Mun Tsai
Sam Mun Tsai is the largest fishing village in the Tai Po area.
Most of the village houses are simple 2-storey structure.