Going barbeque or picnic? KMB can help! Double-decker to be deployed on KMB Route 275R to speed up passenger flow Selected KMB routes direct to barbeque sites

Autumn is the time for families to dive into nature. As the Government has announced the reopening of barbeque sites from Thursday onwards, KMB and LWB are also enhancing services of Route 275R [Tai Po Market Station ⇌ Wu Kau Tang] and Route R33 [Tuen Mun Station ⇌ Disneyland]. Be sure to check out our selected direct services to barbeque sites and enjoy a fun time with your relatives and friends this fall.

Double-decker to be deployed on Route 275R to cater to passenger flow

The countryside in Tai Mei Tuk, Bride’s Pool and Wu Kau Tang is one of the hotspots for hiking in autumn. Together with the easing of social distancing measures, such as the reopening of government barbeque sites, it is expected that there will be more visitors in weekends. KMB is pleased to announce that double-deck buses will be deployed on Route 275R [Tai Po Market Station ⇌ Wu Kau Tang] starting from this Sunday (6 November) with the approval from the Transport Department. The double-decker deployed meets the Euro 6 emission standards with a passenger capacity of 125 to provide a more eco-friendly service and effectively address passenger demand.

Route 275R observes both Pat Sin Leng Country Park and Plover Cove Country Park, where offer various choices of hiking trails and barbeque sites. Passengers can alight at Bride’s Pool and walk along the Bride’s Pool Nature Trail to visit the two spectacular waterfalls of Bride’s Pool and Mirror Pool. The terminus of Route 275R, Wu Kau Tang, also serves as a starting point of numerous trails. For amateurs, the Double Haven Country Trail is a good choice where hikers can taste the culture of Hakka in the walled villages of Sam A Village and Lai Chi Wo and visit the unique winding White-flowered Derris there. For the return trip, simply backtrack to Wu Kau Tang and take Route 275R to Tai Po. The Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail is suitable for experienced hikers. The trail surrounds the Plover Cove Reservoir that offers an overlook and ends at Tai Mei Tuk where KMB Route 75K [Tai Po Market Station ⇌ Tai Mei Tuk] and Route 275R are available. Passengers going barbeque may alight at Chung Mei Barbeque Site or Chung Pui Barbeque Site. These bus stops are so convenient that they are located right next to the entrance of the barbeque area.

Timetable of Route 275R

Route 275R observes Kwong Fuk Estate for easier interchange to other districts

Route 275R observes Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po where passengers can interchange to other KMB routes to the city. Details are as follows:

Route R33 observes Inspiration Lake to offer direct service from TM-CLK to a popular picnic site

Picnic is also a must-do item in autumn. Located right next to Hong Kong Disneyland, the Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre is one of the most popular sites. Designated departures of LWB Route R33 [Tuen Mun Station ⇌ Disneyland] currently observe the Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre to facilitate passengers going there. Furthermore, Route R33 also observes Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Tunnel Interchange. Passengers from the New Territories West may take any LWB routes to the Interchange and transfer to R33 for a convenient direct trip to Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre and Disneyland with an interchange discount offered.

Details of departures of Route R33

* only available on park open days.

Selected direct services to barbeque sites

Other than Bride’s Pool and Inspiration Lake, there are other popular barbeque sites with direct services of KMB. Be sure to check out our selected direct services to barbeque sites and enjoy a fun time with your relatives and friends:

1. Tai Hang Tun

Located in Clear Water Bay Country Park, Tai Hang Tun is a good place for outings with barbeque areas, a kite flying site and a Tree Walk available. Passengers may take KMB Route 91 [Clear Water Bay ⇌ Diamond Hill Station] and alight at Tai Au Mun bus stop. Walk along Clear Water Bay Road for around 15 minutes to reach Tai Hang Tun.

2. Cafeteria Beach

There are some barbeque sites in Old Cafeteria Beach in Tuen Mun. Visitors can enjoy the scenic view while barbequing as well as walking along the beach and watching the sunset there. Take KMB Route 52X [Mong Kok (Park Avenue) ⇌ Tuen Mun Town Centre], Route 53 [Tsuen Wan (Nina Tower) ⇌ Yuen Long (YOHO Mall)], Route 61M [Lai King (North) ⇌ Tuen Mun (Yau Oi South)] or LWB Route A33 [Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) ⇌ Tuen Mun Road Interchange] and alight at Cafeteria Beach.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Photo Captions

	Double-deckers are deployed on KMB Route 275R to address the high passenger demands in Tai Mei Tuk, Bride’s Pool and Wu Kau Tang at weekends.
	There are barbeque sites observed by Route 275R. Passengers can reach the entrance of Chung Mei Barbeque Site simply by alighting at Chung Mei Barbeque Site bus stop.
	There are astonishing views along the Bride’s Pool Nature Trail with two breathtaking waterfalls of Bride’s Pool and Mirror Pool.
	Hikers can taste the culture of Hakka in the walled villages of Sam A Village and Lai Chi Wo and visit the unique winding White-flowered Derris by departing from Wu Kau Tang and walking along the Double Haven Country Trail.
	The starting point of Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail is right next to Wu Kau Tang Bus Terminus. It is suitable for hikers with better stamina and offers an overlook of Plover Cove Reservoir and Tai Mei Tuk.
	Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the grassland next to the beautiful artificial lake in Inspiration Lake.
	Located in Clear Water Bay, Tai Hang Tun is a good place for both adventurous and relaxing activities, with barbeque areas, a kite flying site and a Tree Walk available.
	There are some barbeque sites in Old Cafeteria Beach in Tuen Mun. Visitors can enjoy the scenic view while barbequing as well as walking along the beach and watching the sunset there.