“Dams of Tai Tam Waterworks” video of Frank
After participating in the docent tour of the Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail, Frank the tour guide makes the short video to show you the Great Wall in Hong Kong, the great dams of Tai Tam Waterworks!
The clean drinking water shortage and the related hygienic problems hindered the development of Hong Kong colony.
Tai Tam Upper Reservoir
So British Colonial Government began to build the large Tai Tam Waterworks to increase water storage and supply in 1883.
Tai Tam Upper Reservoir Valve House looks like the beacon tower of Great Wall.
The giant dams and other waterworks facilities at Tai Tam are the declared monuments and still in use now.
The dam looks like a castle.
Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir Dam looks like the observation post of a military facility.
If you like hiking, you may TIY (tour it yourselves) the Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail to see the great architectures and nice view.
Hills and forest near the Tai Tam Waterworks.
It is relaxed to walk along the Tai Tam Reservoir Road to head downhill from the Hong Kong Parkview.
Tai Tam Upper Reservoir Masonry Aqueduct
Nice scenery at Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail.
It takes about 2 hours to reach the Tai Tam Country Park, Tai Tam Road bus stop.
To save your valuable time and energy to do more and see more in one day, travelers may book Frank the tour guide’s easy Hong Kong full day private tour.
Apart from visiting Hong Kong’s major highlights and hidden gems, clients can see the great view when the private car passes the dam of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, which is a the narrowest section of Tai Tam Road.
Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam
See the beautiful Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir from private car.
Hong Kong Island & Kowloon full day private car tour highlights
Hong Kong Island Kowloon full day private car tour
Full day private car tour for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Tour programme includes…
- English / Mandarin / Cantonese speaking private tour guide service
- Air-conditioned sightseeing car with driver
- One-way Peak Tram ride
- Sampan ride at Aberdeen
- One-way public ferry ride
- Local dim sum lunch
In Frank’s easy New Territories private tour, clients can even take the private car to have a short safari in Kam Shan Country Park to see the cute monkeys and enjoy the nice view of Kowloon Reservoir.
Monkey family at Kam Shan Country Park
Monkeys sitting on the special curved dam of Kowloon Reservoir
Enjoy great view from the dam of Kowloon Reservoir
New Territories ‘the land between’ private car tour highlights
New Territories ‘the land between’ private car tour
New Territoriesprivate car tour for monkeys, natural scenery and history. Tour programme includes…
- English / Mandarin / Cantonese speaking private tour guide service
- Air-conditioned sightseeing car with driver
Lantau Island New Territories full day private car tour highlights
Lantau Island New Territories full day private car tour
Cover Big Buddha, Ngong Ping 360 ride, lunch and hidden gems in the New Territories. Tour programme includes…
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- English/Mandarin/Cantonese speaking private tour guide service
- Air-conditioned sightseeing car with driver
- One-way Ngong Ping Cable Car normal cabin ride
- One-way Lantau taxi ride
- Local dim sum lunch
You may ask Frank the tour guide to customize the easy Hong Kong private tour itinerary with a walk at the Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage trail just for you.
Fully vaccinated Frank looks forward to showing clients the beautiful Hong Kong countryside in 2022!
For further questions, please contact Frank the tour guide
