One of those weekends where I felt I want to be lost in nature just hiking. So I decided to start my hike from Wan Chai Heritage Green trail to experience Aberdeen Upper and Lower Reservoirs.
We’re constantly seeing the “real world” on our screens but we come face to face with the real world when we are out on a hiking trail.
Vantage points like Peak Road and Guildford Road in Victoria Peak give broad, intoxicating vistas of the Island.
Aberdeen Country Park is known for its dense vegetation. The park was damaged during the occupation, but through post-war restoration efforts, it is now a park thriving with biodiversity!
The 423-hectare Aberdeen Country Park covers a wide domain of southern uplands and valleys on Hong Kong Island : Mount Cameron, Tin Wan Shan, Aberdeen Upper Reservoir and Aberdeen Lower Reservoir.
A good part of the country park was damaged during the Japanese Occupation. The beautiful scenery that visitors see today is the combined result of post-war reforestation and the natural regeneration of woodlands.
This nature trail has everything: tree walk, bird watching, kids walk, fitness trail, Tai Chi terrace, a hiking trail, picnic area for the physically disabled, and barbecue area. That's just me - enjoying every bit of the journey and doing some yoga poses on the way!
Aberdeen Upper and Lower Reservoir Loop is a 6.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Aberdeen, Wan Chai, Hong Kong that features a lake. Slopes come ablaze with vibrant blossom colours, and lush foliage flaunts the most luxurious shades of green.
Aberdeen Upper Reservoir and Aberdeen Lower Reservoir, which encircled by the country park, were completed in 1931. Totaling 12,500,000m3 of water storage capacity, they were the last two reservoirs built by the government on Hong Kong Island. Today, the reservoirs are surrounded by dense forests. Atop the magnificent dam, the natural grandeur of southern Hong Kong is unveiled without reserve, and the magnificent view changes with every season.
The Aberdeen Reservoirs were built to supply water to the West side of Hong Kong Island together with Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. The reservoirs were officially opened in 1931 and they were the last reservoirs built on Hong Kong Island.
Designated in 1977, Aberdeen Country Park is one of the oldest country parks in Hong Kong. Inside the park you find the pleasant and easy Lady Clementi's Ride, which named after the wife of Governor Sir Clementi who loved to stroll and ride on this country lane.
As I get down from the bridge I was approaching the Aberdeen Lower Reservoir. Skirting along the slopes below Aberdeen Valley, this walk offers soothing woodland scenery. This was a spectacular view as I gazed across Deep Water Bay. I could see the reflection of the forest, woods, and sky on the water. I just sat down overlooking the waters.
Aberdeen Country Park Admiring the banks of the reservoir
Walking down to the reservoir’s banks - Not only is it lush and beautiful, but also calm and serene. I spent a couple of minutes just admiring the stillness of the water & fishes swimming and people feeding them.
I enjoyed hiking the 6.0 km trail which traverses from Wanchai Gap and ends at Aberdeen Country Park. With information plates for 20 tree species, it was fun to learn more about the forms and features of Hong Kong's wild flora.
By this time I was extremely tired as I was walking for 5+ hrs, but then I encountered this beautiful sunset at Aberdeen Promenade and the sun left me with a gentle kiss :-)
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