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Home arrow Past Walks arrow Hiking on May 18,2008 -- East Sai Kung Country Park
Hiking on May 18,2008 -- East Sai Kung Country Park
 
Written by Alex Lau,

Hiking on May 18,2008--East Sai Kung Country Park Edit
Written by Alex Lau   

Hiking on May 18,2008-East Sai Kung Country Park
Led by Ringo & Alex

Hiking route  Distance Duration Elevation Level of Difficulty
 East Sai Kung
Country Park
12.5 KM 5 1/2Hours Lo: 15 M
Hi: 408M
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This Sunday we shall explore the Eastern part of Sai Kung. Basically we will do a circular walk around the East Sai Kung Country Park. We'll meet at 11:00 a.m.  at the Hang Seng mini-bank inside the Diamond Hill MTR Station and catch the bus  no.96R  to Tsak Yue Wu. The bus rides to Tsak Tue Wu will take about 50 minutes. Trampers can meet us alternatively at  Pak Tam Chung bus terminus ( Tsak Yue Wu is the second bus stop after Pak Tam Chung)  around 11:40 a.m. where Ringo will pick up the group. The walk starts with uphill climb to Pai Ngak Shan which is the highest point for the day at about 400M. We will then descend towards Luk Wu Country Trail and eventually  reach Luk Wu. After the Wu, we will turn east to visit another two Shans, Tin Mei Shan and Tai Cham Koi . If the sky are clear on that day, we shall be able to enjoy panoramic view of the High Island Reservoir on the Koi's peak. We will then descend to Pak Tam Chung to finish the day.  

This walk itself is not too difficult except most of the trail is un-shade, so bring a hat and plenty of water. An early exit is possible after we have done the Luk Wu and before climbing up to Tin Mei Shan
 
If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk will still go ahead but we will hike on another part of the Sai Kung . If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517. For those who prefer to wait at Pak Tam Chung can contact Ringo on 91230365. Remember don't be late!
 
 Disclaimer:- People join this walk at their own risks.  I shall not be held responsible in any way for any injury or death incurred or any loss or damage to personal property caused due to whatever causes including, but not limited to, negligence, neglect, errors of judgment and inadequate orientation skills on my part.  The fact that you show up at the time and place on the day to join the walk is an implication that you have agreed to and accepted unconditionally this disclaimer. 
 


Last update: 20-05-2008 13:54

Keywords : East Sai Kung Country Park
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Users' Comments (3)
Posted by Shanawaz Basith, on 23-05-2008 09:25, , Registered
1. Wonderful time
Thanks to the organizers for a great first hike. We had a great time. We'll hopefully see you all on more of these hikes. 
Shan (+ Sarena)
 
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Posted by Nerissa, on 21-05-2008 18:44, , Registered
2. Walk Report
If I was asked to give a one-word summary of the walk held on 18 May 08, the answer would be “incredible”. 
 
23 trampers gathered and started the walk at Tsak Yue Wu at around 12:00 noon. We followed the steps that led us through a gentle hill side to the Pak Tam Au for a short toilet break per requests of loaded trampers. After the break, we hiked through the flower-lined ridge to Pai Ngak Shan. It was incredible to note that the hills were practically full of flower blossoms of pink, red and tinny white. The hike up the Shan was peanut to many of the trampers as we were energized by the incredible view of the area and an early lunch taken on a hill top shortly before the Shan. We then swam past waves of incredible bamboo leaves on the way down to Luk Wu. As the trampers were multi-talented, we performed various kinds of strokes through this sea of leaves…..some doggy strokes, some breast strokes, and some others…It was lucky that I was tall, else I will have to dive instead of swim. We celebrated the successful completion of this episode by taking a group photo at the “seashore”. At the short break taken on the way down to Luk Wu, another incredible thing happened: Den (one of the fast trekkers that lost us last week in Ha Fa Shan, Tsuen Wan) appeared out of nowhere. He was full of energy, ran and disappeared among the hills after a short exchange of greetings. It made me wondered if he had spent the week hiking from one end of the territory to another…. 
 
7 trampers took an early exit at the base of Luk Wu and the remaining 16 trekked on through Tin Mei Shan to Tai Cham Koi. The Koi was an ideal place to “scale” the High Island Reservoir, the Sai Kung Bay area, and the distant Sharp Peak. We stayed at the Koi and duly recorded the incredible scenery with our eyes. With reluctance, we then descended from the Koi to Tsak Yue Wu and gone our separate home at around 5:50pm. 
 
[Post-walk note: this route is not recommended for the hot summer months as most of it was exposed…the trek though gentle will be quite demanding if the temperature is high.]
 
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Posted by Peter Kwong, on 19-05-2008 19:08, , Registered
3. From the pictures
the hike must have been a highly successful one, regretably I have missed it!  
But where is the mandatory group picture? 
Peter
 
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