This trail will take you on a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Sweet Gum Woods and the "Thousand-Island Lake". It begins with a series of stairs to the Tai Tong Barbecue Area. As you proceed along Tai Tong Shan Road, you will bypass the entrance to the Tai Tong Nature Trail. Here, the roadside is adorned with Sweet Gum trees, which transform into a vibrant red display from late autumn through winter (normally from November to December), creating a mesmerising sight.

At the junction with the MacLehose Trail Section 10, turn right to continue towards the Reservoir Islands Viewpoint and Wong Nai Tun Irrigation Reservoir. Alternatively, a left turn will lead you to the Sweet Gum Woods. After a soothing stroll, return to the junction to resume your journey.

From this point, the path becomes more challenging, with upward inclines and stairs leading to the Reservoir Islands Viewpoint. Upon reaching distance post M181 of the MacLehose Trail, a sign on your left will guide you to a viewpoint overlooking the "Thousand-Island Lake" of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir.

Towards the end of the path lies the Wong Nai Tun Irrigation Reservoir, which served local farmers in the 1960s and now provides irrigation water to the Tai Tong Nursery of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for producing native seedlings. The reservoir, stretching out in an elongated triangular shape, is a sight to behold. After exploring the reservoir, return to the bending road before the dam and follow the waymark to reach the endpoint of this path – Yeung Ka Tsuen.

Relevant Information:

Hong Kong Observatory : Hong Kong Hiking Trail Weather Service