{"id":29427,"date":"2020-10-16T15:05:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T07:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/?p=29427"},"modified":"2020-10-16T15:05:53","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T07:05:53","slug":"hike-brides-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/hike-brides-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hike Bride\u2019s Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located near Tai Mei Tuk in the New Territories, Bride’s Pool boasts a 15-metres high waterfall<\/a> and a two-metres deep plunge pool at its base, making this a serene swimming spot. You can barbecue at one of the multiple sites above the falls, but picnicking<\/a> gets you closer to the water. This also means you can keep cans cool by storing them in the stream. The hike to Bride\u2019s Pool is easy enough for all ages and takes about only 15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By bus or minibus:<\/strong> From Tai Po Market Station, take exit A3 to the light bus terminal. The 20R bus route runs from the station to Wu Kau Tang via Bride\u2019s Pool. Buses run once an hour, from 6.40am to 8.15pm. On Sundays and public holidays, bus 275R runs from the station directly to the pool. Alternatively, take minibus 20C to Tai Mei Tuk and a taxi to Bride\u2019s Pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bike:<\/strong> Rent a bicycle from Tai Mei Tuk<\/a> and cycle about five kilometres to the falls. It\u2019s uphill all the way, so you\u2019ll have to decide if a swim at Bride\u2019s Pool and whizzing back down afterwards is worth the effort. Tai Mei Tuk is the last stop on the waterfront cycling route around Tolo Harbour from Sha Tin, the length of which is about 20 kilometres one-way. This may be a bit of a challenge in the sticky season, but it\u2019s a great day out on cooler days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By foot:<\/strong> Various hikes start and end on Bride\u2019s Pool Road. You can walk to the pool from Wu Kau Tang Village, which is less than a kilometre away, or take the four-kilometre Pat Sing Leng trail from Tai Mei Tuk, which takes two to three hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start from the Bride\u2019s Pool Barbecue Site car park and cut left through the first barbecue area. Follow the trail down to the water and then make your way up the ravine. Feet will get wet and rocks will be slippery after a downpour, so wear waterproofs. The Bride\u2019s Pool Nature Trail takes you to the top of the waterfall, which provides a view, but is not a good lunch spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: 5 easy Hong Kong hiking trails for beginners<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bonus: Dragon Ball Waterfall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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