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Area	Distance	Duration*	Elevation	Level of Difficulty
From Sha Lo Tung  To  Tai Mei Tuk	about 10 km	7 hours	Lowest:  5 m Highest:  639m

*excludes travelling time

1. This Sunday 11^th January, 2009, we'll return to and further explore the Pat Sin Leng Country Park in the northeastern part of the New Territories. We'll meet at 10.30 a.m. at the Customer Service/Ticket Office inside the Tai Po Market Train Station (East Rail).

2. Once out of the train station we'll jump on board taxis which will take us straight to Sha Lo Tung, a beautiful place on the periphery of the country park, to start our walk.

3. Sha Lo Tung is an abandoned village at the foothills of Ping Fung Shan. The Tung is famous for its butterflies, as some very rare species can only be found in this place, not only in Hong Kong, but also in the world---just hope that the government will do more to hold back the greedy property developers and to curb any more urban sprawl into the area.

4. From the Tung, we'll walk to Ping Shan Chai, and further on to Nam Shan Mei. From the Mei, we'll try and find a trail to climb up to the top of Ping Fung Shan (600m). After reaching the top of the Shan, we'll walk eastwards along the ridge to Wong Leng (639m).

5. From Wong Leng we'll accomplish the Trampers' mission unaccomplished on 16th November, 2008 (click here, then scroll down and read the Walk Report)---to viz. descending Wong Leng on its northern side to hell.  I say hell because this will be a very unconventional route to walk down Wong Leng to Wang Shan Keuk, and so be prepared for scratches on your legs if you prefer shorts to trousers.

6. Once in the Keuk, it will be easy walking to Tai Mei Tuk, the end point of this walk.

7. Bring all the usual things, a lunch, a torch, sun block, mos spray, a wind breaker and if weather looks dodgy, rain gear.

8. Among the paraphernalia that you should bring, I would highlight a torch, as we may finish the walk late. Needless to say you must bring enough water.

9. If it is raining hard or thunderstorms are threatening, the walk might be cancelled. If in doubt, call the trampers hotline 8209-0517 in the morning.

Francis

Disclaimer:- People join this walk and any other walks organised by me 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.    Francis.

Note:- Please note that this walk and any other walks organised by me may finish late due to a host of different reasons.  The duration given on top of this walk proposal is only a rough estimate.  We may have to walk longer than the estimated time and so there is a possibility that we'll walk in the dark (i.e. after sunset).  It is prudent that you bring a small torch with you to this walk.

Last update: 12-01-2009 11:18

Keywords : Sha Lo Tung, Tai Mei Tuk