Meilin Reservoir

Meilin Reservoir is a reservoir located in Futian District, in southwestern Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, in the southern China. Meilin Reservoir belongs to the first grade water source protection area and is part of Shenzhen's water supply network. It covers a total surface area of 4.26 km2 and has a storage capacity of some 1309 e6m3 of water. It is surrounded by the Longding Hill.

History
The reservoir was formed in June 1956 with the name of Maxie Reservoir. In 1991 the Shenzhen Water Conservancy expanded the reservoir.

Climate
Meilin Reservoir is in the subtropical maritime monsoon climate zone, total annual rainfall of 1944 mm, a frost-free period of 355 days, and annual average runoff is 430 km3. It enjoys a mild climate and has plenty of rainfall and sunshine. Every year from April to September is the flood season, rainfall accounted for 84.3% of the whole year.

Public Access
The reservoir is open to public all day. It is a popular recreation area for fishing and tourism.

Transportation

 * Take bus No. 821 to Meilin Park Bus Stop.
 * Take Shenzhen Metro Line 9 to get off at Xiameilin station, getting out from Exit C and walk to Xiameilin Market Bus Stop to transfer to bus No. 111 to Meilin First Village Bus Stop.
 * Take Shenzhen Metro Line 4 to get off at Shangmeilin station, getting out from Exit C and walk to Zhongkang Park Bus Stop to transfer to bus No. 334 to Shangmeilin Market Bus Stop.