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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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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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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