Inspiration Lake

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Inspiration Lake (Template:Zh), officially known as Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre (Template:Zh), is a Script error: No such module "convert". artificial lake located in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong. The lake, opened on 16 August 2005, was created as part of the development of adjacent Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as a dual-purpose project for recreation and an irrigation reservoir.

Inspiration Lake was built by the Hong Kong Government and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. It opens daily from 09:00 - 19:00; entrance is free.

Facilities

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Arboretum
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Main entrance of Inspiration Lake.

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Arboretum waterfall

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Transport

The lake is approximately 15 minutes walking distance from Disneyland Resort MTR station and the Disneyland Resort Public Transport Interchange. It is served by the following franchised bus route, jointly operated by Citybus and Long Win Bus Company:

  • R8 Disneyland - Lantau Link Toll Plaza (via Inspiration Lake) (from 09:00 to 19:00 daily)

Parking is available at HK$50 per hour for private cars. (as of Apr 2022)

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