Inspiration Lake

Inspiration Lake (Chinese: 迪欣湖), officially known as Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre (Chinese: 迪欣湖活動中心), is a 12 ha (30 acres) 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
Chinese: 迪欣湖
Lake and fountain
Inspiration Lake
Location	Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates	22°19′19″N 114°02′15″E
Type	Artificial lake
Basin countries	China
Managing agency	Hong Kong International Theme Parks
Construction engineer	Government of Hong Kong
Surface area	12 ha (30 acres)
Max. depth	6.5 and 7.5 m (21 and 25 ft)
Location

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

Arboretum

Main entrance of Inspiration Lake.

The entire Recreation Centre has a total area of about 30 ha (74 acres), and consists of the 12 ha (30 acres) — the largest artificial lake in Hong Kong, a boat centre, arboretum, 1,500 m (4,900 ft) jogging trail with exercise areas and a children's playground. The lake has a depth of between 6.5 and 7.5 m (21 and 25 ft),^[1] and features aquatic plants, waterfall cascades and water fountains/jets capable of shooting up to 18 m (59 ft) in height; and decorated with natural and man-made boulders plus some 4,800 trees and 430,000 shrubs. Facilities on site include changing rooms, toilets, seating areas, and a convenience store which also serves as a paddle boat and surrey bike renting center.^[2] There is also a children's play area near the boat and bike renting center. Apart from its recreational purpose, the lake water is a source of irrigation for the entire Penny's Bay.

Arboretum waterfall

Along a 1,500 m (4,900 ft) jogging trail emanating from the boat renting center and extending around the lake, there are fitness stations, gazebos and a bridge overlooking a small, picturesque waterfall.

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)