Bride's Pool

Bride's Pool

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Bride's Pool (Chinese: 新娘潭) is a lake with a waterfall in northeastern New Territories, Hong Kong near Tai Mei Tuk. Mirror Pool is nearby.

Legend and its Name

Legend has it that a bride was being carried in a sedan by four porters on her way to meet her groom in stormy weather. As they pass the pool, one of the porters slipped and the bride fell into the pool and drowned. Therefore the pool was named Bride's Pool in memory of the bride. Fact|date=August 2007

Transport

The Bride's Pool is in the North East Region of the New Territories in Plover Cove Country Park. It can be accessed either by car or by public transport. By public transport take the MTR East Rail (formerly KCR East Rail) north from Kowloon into New Territories. Depart the train at Tai Po Market and board minibus 20C. The bus will terminate at either Tai Mei Tuk or Wu Kau Tang depending on the route. The Bride's Pool Trail lies past Tai Mei Tuk and shortly before Wu Kau as the bus heads north. If the bus terminates short of the pool at Tai Mei Tuk, the pool can be accessed by taxi or a 2-3 hour hike.


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