Distance	Duration*	Elevation	Level of Difficulty
Lantau Stage 5 & Shui Lo Chu Pools	about 14 km	6 hours	Low: 0m High: 480m

It is the perfect time of the year to visit the Shui Lo Chu pools so we will do a walk / swim combination in Lantau on this coming Sunday, May 25, 2008.  Basically, we will do Lantau Stage 5 and then take the hidden trail to the bottom of the gorge for the rock pools. What with all the rain, the pools will be brimming so it should be fun.

We will meet outside the turnstiles at Tung Chung MTR at 10.00 AM - Please note the revised meeting time. We will catch a bus to reach the start of the trail at Nong Ping. There are a couple of steep ascents before we reach the turn off for the Shui Lo Chu Pools. We will walk at a fast pace without many breaks as we want to spend some time swimming so please come prepared. The rock pools are less frequented and there are several levels. The top tier is just an awesome place for a swim; we plan to spend a couple of hours there just lazing around. To get there is a bit of a rock scramble and the path is not clear so please come prepared with proper shoes, especially the descent is very tricky.

We will end the hike in Tai O and make our way to Stoep for our mandatory ten loaves of garlic bread!! Do carry swimming gear and a change of clothes.

If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk route will be altered. If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517. And remember -- don't be late! The ten minute waiting rule applies.

Remember to bring all the usual gear, in particular lots of water at least three litres, good shoes,  sun block, swim gear and a hat. Also, bring some lunch for along the way.

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: 26-05-2008 09:10

Keywords : Shui Lo Chu Pools