Shing Mun Reservoir

Shing Mun Reservoir

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Shing Mun Reservoir (zh-cp|c=城門水塘|p= Chengmen Shuitang) is a reservoir in Hong Kong. It is located in Shing Mun, the area between Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin. The reservoir was completed in 1936. It was once named Jubilee Reservoir (銀禧水塘) to celebrate Silver Jubilee (1935) of King George V of United Kingdom.

The residents of the valley had to be moved, and now some of the old villages are submerged. The remains of other villages and houses can be seen in the woods on the side of the reservoir. The remains of Gin Drinker's Line on the nearby hills show the defences of British force against Japanese invasion during World War II. It is possible to see many troops of macaque monkeys around the picnic sites and in the woodland areas. To preserve the natural environment of the reservoir, its surrounding area is managed under Shing Mun Country Park. Two walking trails, Wilson Trail and MacLehose Trail, cross at the side of the reservoir.

ee also

*Hong Kong Country Parks & Special Areas
*Reservoirs in Hong Kong
*List of Grade I historic buildings in Hong Kong#Shatin District

External links

* [http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=22.387176,114.149065&spn=0.020670,0.027805&t=k&hl=en Orthophoto of Shing Mun Reservoir in Google Map]


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