Shing Mun Country Park

At the head of the reservoir near the former Tai Wai Village,note1 a "fung shui" grove contains a rich variety of more than 70 species of trees.

To the west of the reservoir, both sides of the stream known as Tai Shing Shek Kan are covered with a rich variety of shrubs, grasses and trees, including several species of Camellia, Camellia granthamiana, which bears beautiful white flowers more than 12 cm in diameter, is a rare species found only a few decades ago.

As the park is situated close to the densely populated urban area of Tsuen Wan, wildlife is seldom seen.

Apart from a few common birds, other animals such as squirrels, barking deer, wild boars and pangolins may occasionally be discovered.

Some monkeys, believed to have migrated from nearby Kam Shan Country Park, can sometimes be found along the forest tracks.

22°23′05″N 114°08′37″E / 22.38464°N 114.14368°E / 22.38464; 114.14368 It provides displays on the origin and history of Shing Mun, the reservoir and the mining industry in the early 20th centuries.

Video programmes on Country Parks and Countryside Conservation matters are shown in the visitor centre at regular intervals.

The Shing Mun Arboretum, occupies 4 hectares of land (40,000 square meters), is situated in the Country Park.

Minibus 82 runs between Shiu Wo Street (HairTrend), Tsuen Wan and Shing Mun Reservoir.