TAI PO WATERFRONT PARK
Tai Po Waterfront Park was built in 1997. It is located along the shore of Tolo Harbour which provides a variety of facilities for the public, such as gardens, playgrounds and jogging trail. Though it is the largest park managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department but you may not know how beautiful the park is in this concrete jungle. It is an excellent place with nice scenery for you to relax and spend the time with your friends and family.
Location
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How to Access?
You may visit the Tai Po Waterfront Park by MTR to Tai Po Market station then by the MTR Feeder Bus route K17. Also, you may rent a bicycle near the Tai Po MTR station and have a ride to the Waterfront Park which only takes for about 15 minutes. There is one cycling path straightly to the park with clear road signs which is really convenient. |
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THE Map of the tai po waterfront park
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Key spot 1 - The Lookout Tower
The Lookout Tower is a memorial tower , dedicated to the memory of the sovereignty handover of New Territories. If you are familiar with the history of Hong Kong, you must know that Hong Kong was once ceded to the Great Britain in 1898 for 99 years. The Tower is 32-meter high and offers a panoramic view of the Waterfront Park and Tolo Harbour. If the weather is good, you can also see Ma On Shan very clearly. |
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Other Spots
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Key spot 2 - The Insect House
Let's know more about the habitat and characteristics of different type of insects by spending time in the Insect House. Through observation of the insects and the brief description next to them, you must have more understanding about these small but intelligent creatures. |
Why is it important?
Although it is only a recreational and leisure area, there are full of cultural discourse which try to show the importance of the handover of Hong Kong to China. Beside the Lookout Tower, another memorial sculpture was built in 2007 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong.
Moreover, during the Tuen Ng Festival, the Tai Po Dragon Boat Competition is held in the sea off the Waterfront Park. People enjoy a lot every year.
On one hand, we can see the government try to put some post-colonial elements to the park, but, on the other hand, many western cultures such as the western garden and Amphitheatre were kept.
Moreover, during the Tuen Ng Festival, the Tai Po Dragon Boat Competition is held in the sea off the Waterfront Park. People enjoy a lot every year.
On one hand, we can see the government try to put some post-colonial elements to the park, but, on the other hand, many western cultures such as the western garden and Amphitheatre were kept.
Further Reading
Leisure and Cultural Service Department - Tai Po Waterfront Park
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/tpwp/index.html
Galley of Tai Waterfront Park (written in Chinese)
http://www.fotobeginner.com/724/tai-po-waterfront-park/
Birthday (blog, written in Chinese)
http://www.birthdays.com.hk/home/index.php/2011-11-04-11-31-19/2011-11-18-08-36-31
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/tpwp/index.html
Galley of Tai Waterfront Park (written in Chinese)
http://www.fotobeginner.com/724/tai-po-waterfront-park/
Birthday (blog, written in Chinese)
http://www.birthdays.com.hk/home/index.php/2011-11-04-11-31-19/2011-11-18-08-36-31