BRADBURY LODGE, TAI MEI TUK
The first youth hostel opened in Hong Kong commenced operation in November 1974 in a hut that had been erected by contractors during the construction of the Plover Cove Reservoir. The funds required to convert this building into a 120 bed hostel were provided by a grant of HKD 100,000 from the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation to mark the establishment of their 100th branch in the territory. Known as Wayfoong Hall, this hostel remained in use until demolition in the late 1980s. /
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In its place, a new purpose built hostel was opened on 24 September 1993 by the Association's Patron, the Rt. Hon. Christopher Patten. The capital cost of this, our latest and most modern hostel, was met by the Bradbury Charitable Trust Fund after which the building was named upon completion.
Facilities
Multi-purpose conference/TV room, scenic rooftop sitting-out area and self-catering kitchen, etc. Water sports center and large public barbecue area in the vicinity.
Catering
1. / A choice of restaurants within walking distance from the hostel;
2. / Bring your own food (barbecue food packs and barbecue utensils available in stores nearby)
3. / Prepare your own meal
Highlight
1. / Sign up for water sports courses, including windsurfing and canoeing, offered by the water sports center;
2. / Ride along the scenic cycling tracks nearby, with bicycle and rowing boat rentals available along the way;
3. / Direct access to Pat Sin Leng Ranges, Pat Sin Leng Nature Trail, and Plover Cove Country Park - the starting point of Tai Mei Tuk Family Walk is right next to the hostel;
4. / Enjoy fishing by the picturesque Plover Cove or the Plover Cove Reservoir (permit required for the latter);
5. / Take a leisure walk or fly kites along the main dam of the Plover Cove Reservoir, which is just a few minutes' walk from the hostel;
6. / Tour the Bride's Pool recreational area;
7. / Have a great time picnicking at the neighboring barbecue areas;
8. / Enjoy the brilliant view of the Pat Sin Leng Ranges and the Plover Cove, and especially of the enchanting sunset above the tranquil Plover Cove, at sitting-out area on the rooftop of the hostel.
Transportation
Take KMB bus #75K (or #275R on Sunday and public holiday) from KCRC Tai Po Market Station to Tai Mei Tuk. From the Tai Mei Tuk bus terminus, walk south with sea on the right for 4 minutes to the hostel.

Compare with other hostels, this one has more facilities. There is a large public BBQ area near the Hostel. The water sport center is the most attractive thing. It also has a brilliant view of the Pat Sin Leng Ranges and the Plover Cove. I’ve never seen a beautiful sunset, so I’d like to see the enchanting sunset. It’s important that if I don’t need to take a long time to reach the hostel. And this hostel is just right for me.