High Island Reservoir

The High Island Reservoir, located in the far south eastern part of the Sai Kung Peninsula, was opened in 1978, helping to alleviate water shortage problems in Hong Kong.
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  • Type: Reservoir
  • Description: reservoir in New Territories, Hong Kong
  • Also known as: “Wanyi Shuiku”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Astropark and Sai Wan Shan.

Museum
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is a museum.

Peak
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is a hill that lies within Sai Kung East Country Park, south of Tai Long Wan, on the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong. It has a height of 314 metres above sea level. is situated 3 km northeast of High Island Reservoir.

Island
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also known for its less popular name Urn Island, is an island in the water body Sham Tuk Mun, , Hong Kong. Inner Port Shelter and are in close proximity to the island. is situated 3 km west of High Island Reservoir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wong Keng Tei and Ham Tin.

Hamlet
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is a village in , Sai Kung Peninsula, . is situated 4½ km northwest of High Island Reservoir.

Hamlet
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or Tsuen is a village facing Wan, one of the four main bays of Tai Long Wan, in the of . is situated 5 km northeast of High Island Reservoir.

Suburb
is a village and an area in , . is situated 6 km west of High Island Reservoir.

High Island Reservoir

Latitude
22.37395° or 22° 22′ 26″ north
Longitude
114.3533° or 114° 21′ 12″ east
Elevation
54 metres (177 feet)
Open location code
7PJP99F3+H8
Geo­Names ID
1819751
Wiki­data ID
Q3457699
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Yue Chinese—“High Island Reservoir” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “High Island Reservoir”
  • Chinese: “万宜水库”
  • Chinese: “官門”
  • Chinese: “官門水道”
  • Chinese: “官門海峽”
  • Chinese: “萬宜水庫”
  • French: “réservoir High Island”
  • French: “Réservoir High Island”
  • Japanese: “万宜水庫”
  • Korean: “하이 아일랜드 저수지”
  • Swedish: “High Island Reservoir”
  • Yue Chinese: “萬宜水庫”
  • “High Island Reservoir”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kwun Mun and High Island.

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