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大生圍 Tai Sang Wai

大生圍本為一整塊相連的漁塘群濕地，約於十多二十年前，政府為改善新界北的防洪設施， 以解決困擾該區多年的水浸問題，遂從 漁塘中挖出筆直的錦田河道，河的一邊是南生圍，另一邊就是大生圍，者皆可由錦田河道兩旁的路駕駛前往，感受愈來愈珍貴的傳統漁塘風情。由於環境優美，因此是個 郊遊 及 攝影的好去處 。

By H M Lai, ago

中環街市 Central Market

Central Market was a fresh food market in Central, Hong Kong. Located between Jubilee Street, Queen Victoria Street, Queen’s Road Central and Des Voeux Road Central, it was the first wet market in Hong Kong. By its side is the first public female toilet and first above-ground toilets in Hong Kong. It is one of two existing Bauhaus market buildings in Hong Kong, the other one being Wan Chai Market.

By H M Lai, ago

Waterfall Bay, Hong Kong 瀑布灣

Waterfall Bay 瀑布灣 is a bay in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Located on the East Lamma Channel off the coast of Wah Fu Estate and Cyberport at Telegraph Bay, it is named after the waterfall that flows into it. The fresh water from this waterfall is said to have given the city its name – the translation of Hong Kong’s name in Cantonese 香港 means “fragrant harbour”. An eponymous park is now situated around the area.

By H M Lai, ago

Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir II 大潭篤水塘 II

As part of the Tai Tam scheme, the colonial government commenced the construction of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir in 1912, the project was completed in 1917, cost 2.46 million Hong Kong dollars and had a 1.42 – billion – gallon capacity upon completion. The dam, designed by Daniel Jaffe, was 60 feet tall and 800 feet wide, 12 arches supported by half round granite columns were also built to prop up the Tai Tam road connecting Stanley and Chai Wan. Governor Henry May officially announced the completion of the reservoir on 2nd February 1918 and the reservoir operates until now.

By H M Lai, ago

城門谷公園荷花 Shing Mun Valley Lotus

城門谷公園位於荃灣城門道，毗鄰象山邨及石圍角邨。公園前身為房屋署轄下的象鼻山臨時房屋區及臨時遊樂場。臨時房屋區及遊樂場清拆後，交由前區域市政局發展為城門谷公園及城門谷運動場，並分別於一九九七年十二月十五日和一九九八年八月一日啟用。

By H M Lai, ago

流水嚮水塘 Lau Shui Heung Reservoir

流水響水塘（英語：Lau Shui Heung Reservoir），又作流水嚮水塘，位於香港新界北區東部的八仙嶺郊野公園之內，龍山東北一帶，處於粉嶺平原的東北端，建於1968年，屬船灣淡水湖工程計劃的一部分，負責將八仙嶺西北部的水源收集，經輸水隧道供應至船灣淡水湖，同時流水響水塘亦是灌溉水塘，用作灌溉附近農田。水塘面積約3.5公頃，容量約17萬立方米，混凝土主壩高24米、長54.9米；副壩高7.3米、長39米，水庫規模較小。

By H M Lai, ago