Inspiration Lake

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Inspiration Lake (Chinese: 迪欣湖); official name The Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre (Chinese: 迪欣湖活動中心) is a 12-hectare artificial lake located in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

It was built by the Hong Kong Government and managed by the Hongkong International Theme Parks.

The lake, officially opened on 16 August 2005, was created as part of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as a dual-use project - for recreation and as an irrigation reservoir.

The park opens daily from 09:00 - 19:00; entrance is free.

[edit] Facilities

The entire Recreation Centre has a total area of about 30-hectares, and consists of the 12-hectare lake - the largest artificial lake in Hong Kong, a boat centre, arboretum, 1,500 m jogging trail with exercise areas and a children's playground. The lake has a depth of between 60-100 m; and features waterfall cascades and water fountains/jets capable of shooting up to 18 m in height; and decorated with natural and man-made boulders plus some 4,800 trees and 430,000 shrubs. Paddle boats are available for hire at the boat centre; and changing room, toilet and a snack bar facilities are available on site.

The artificial lake of 12 hectares features water cascade, water jets, aquatic plants.

The water jet at the lake with illumination design can shoot water up to 18 m high. Apart from recreation purpose, the lake water is a source of irrigation water for the entire Penny's Bay.

Along a 1500 m jogging trail emanating from the boat centre and extending around the lake, there are fitness stations, gazebos and a waterfall bridge.

[edit] Transportation

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 routes, jointly operated by Citybus and Long Win Bus Company: