Plover Cove Country Park was designated in 1978. It encompasses contrasting lanscapes.
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Visitors can go to Plover Cove by taking the train to Tai Po and then
a taxi or bus to Plover Cove.
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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.
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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.
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The cycling track to Plover Cove, Tai Po district, New Territories, allows
discovering many cultural items such as old villages and old temples.
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Those elderly people are enjoying playing mahjong outdoor.
Mahjong is a popular game in Hong Kong but also is a common social activity.
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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.
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Tai Po district contains 133 villages including antiquities and old monuments.
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Traditional villages in Tai Po district are formed by a Tang or Man
lineage. Annual banquets including singing performance are organized.
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These banquets allow the whole village to commemorate and celebrate
together.
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The traditional rural communities in Tai Po contain many old houses. This was built
in year 1936.
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Many old houses can still be found in villages along the way to Tai Mei Tuk.
This one was built in 1936.
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From the cycling track, it is possible to see the future world's tallest Guanyin
statue at Chi Shan temple in Tai Po to be opened in 2013.
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Construction plans were submitted in 2003 after a donation from tycoon Li Ka-shing.
The statue of Guanyin, goddess of mercy, will be 76m tall. The building site is forbidden to access.
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Sam Kung temple (船灣岐山三宮廟) is a beautiful recent Chinese temple, located
on the road side.
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Sam Kung temple is bit away from the main road but it is well worth the visit.
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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.
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Sam Kung temple was destroyed by a typhoon in year 1936 and was reconstructed in
year 2009.
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Tai Mei Tuk village features many eating places including two Thai
restaurants so it is a nice stop for a good lunch.
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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.
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The Beverly Hills is a huge complex featuring super-deluxe villas close
to Sam Mun Tsai.
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Sam Mun Tsai is the largest fishing village in the Tai Po area.
Most of the village houses are simple 2-storey structure.
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With Pat Sin Leng at its back, Sam Mun Tsai area offers stunning views.
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Many visitors stop by Sam Mun Tsai to have a look at the fishing boats and
fish farms.
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Visitors can wander along Sam Mun Tsai seaside or sail a boat in the nearby waters
while enjoying the sunset or the sunrise.
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Sam Mun Tsai is declared as official Governmental fish farming Zone.
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Young fishes are reared in cages suspended from kept afloat rafts.
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The local fishermen are raising fishes using rafts and advanced technology.
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