Hok Tau Reservoir

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Hok Tau Reservoir
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Hok Tau Reservoir
Location New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates 22°29′29″N114°10′53″E / 22.4914°N 114.1814°E / 22.4914; 114.1814 Coordinates: 22°29′29″N114°10′53″E / 22.4914°N 114.1814°E / 22.4914; 114.1814
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Tan Shan River
Primary outflows Tan Shan River
Hok Tau Reservoir
Traditional Chinese 鶴藪水塘

Hok Tau Reservoir is a small S-shaped reservoir situated in the northeastern New Territories, Hong Kong. The Tan Shan River flows through the reservoir and eventually empties into the Ng Tung River. The reservoir can be accessed by Stage 9 of the Wilson Trail or by the Hok Tau Reservoir Family Walk.

It is within the borders of Pat Sin Leng Country Park and the family trail has many barbecue sites adjacent to the reservoir.


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