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Hiking on Jun 21,2009-Wong Lung Hang Stream

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Hotline - 8209 0517	Distance	Duration*	Elevation	Level of Difficulty
Wong Lung Hang Stream	About 10KM	6-7 hours	750M

Posted on behalf of leader Liza

In our ongoing series on ‘Trampers Explore Waterfalls in Hong Kong', Liza will lead a walk to Wong Lung Ha Stream on 21st June 2009. We meet once more at 10.30AM in Tung Chung MTR station, near the exit with the big map.

Please bring hat, torch, food and a sense of adventure.

Liza will post any amendments to this walk. Please check this website in case it is raining on Sunday.

What is Wong Lung?

First of all, please don't confuse Wong Lung with Wing Lung like I do. Wing Lung is a bank in Hong Kong. Wong Lung is a spectacular stream. In fact, so spectacular that it has a name carved out for itself much like Roger Federer in the world of tennis. It is relatively a large, serene pool surrounded by boulders and greenery.

http://www.techotek.com/Travel/Hiking/Hiking,%202009-05-16,%20Wing%20Lung%20Stream%20(Lantau)/slides/100_5062.php

What are we going to do?

We'll take a cab to the starting point. From there, we'll do some boulder hopping to get to the stream (about an hour). After relaxing in the pool, we have to climb up to 800M in order to get to Lin Fa Shaan. The path is going to be quite steep and the climb will be quite tough. We also get to dangle dangerously from ropes that have been suspended from a 100M altitude. Of course, any careless monkey business can result in all kinds of injuries so we are going to behave well and act like tamed monkeys.

http://www.techotek.com/Travel/Hiking/Hiking,%202009-05-16,%20Wing%20Lung%20Stream%20(Lantau)/slides/100_5099.php

We will eventually get to Mui Wo where we'll have some sumptuous food and chilled beer at a Dai Pai Dong.

Please note the Trampers' Hotline is 8209 0517.

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 judgement 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: 02-07-2009 14:29

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Posted by Alex, on 23-06-2009 13:44,

1. Walk report(part 3)

Part III
The energized tail-end group of 9 reached the Three Drangon Gap was mesmerized by the curtain-like waterfall that spin outmillion pearl-like droplets of water. " I paid a thousand dollar for the same last year when
visited Sri Lanka." said Catherine. Hearing her comment, we just could not help but spent quite some times for photo-taking and a crash-course of baptism/yoga below the
waterfall.We might had save HKD 9,000.
Thanks, Liz.

A yelp from above broke our train of
actions/thoughts. We alleviated our
plane of vision to search for the noise. Oh, mine… the front group already reached the top of the slope…whilst we were still playing at the base… We started to collect our whims and hopped among the pebbles with a view of catching up. At some points, we might have taken a different turn and headed toward the source of a stream that was different from the front group. We noted our deviation when the front group was nowhere in sight and that no traces of water marks on pebbles could be found. We took a short break and tried to call the hot-line. However the signal was no good
among the valleys. We decided to continue our upstream trek and started to climb upward through The Left Dragon valley aiming to reach the top of the ridge for a better sight of the arena. The greenery was blessed by the supply of water and the valley was donned with vibrant shades of green. Among the green, we spotted a patch of red on the opposite side of the valley. To our surprise, the red dot turned out to be the solitaire Francis. A chain of unmelodious exchange across the valley unfolded:-

Ringo: What are you doing over there?
Francis: I have been waiting for quite a
long time for a fair lady to
material out of the woods…
Ringo: it will become dark very soon, fairy
tales are dreams….you have better
come across here...
Francis: there are only two loves on this
world for me and I am dedicated to
seek them out…I’ve planned to
stay overnight in the wood if
needed.
Ringo; But we have cold beer
and "Ah Gil" over here.
Encouraged, Francis moved across the valley and joined the group in his fashionable slow-motion cautious stokes. When we finally reached the top of the Sam Shan Tai at 6:00 pm. Instead of the smoother but longer route to Mui Wo, the group decided to head for Tung Chung via a trail near
Por Kai Shan and Pok To Yan. The
picturesque view of the mountain ranges,
near and far, swam pass us and we could not resist the temptation to record their beauties by taking a few snap shots despite the lowering sun. We raced against time and moved in a hurried pace towards Tung Chung. By now, we had been trekking for quite some time and that the weathered joints and muscles of Catherine started to complain.Thanks to the mutual support
of fellow trampers, the ladies of the group were shepherded quickly to the trail end shortly before dust whilst the macho mentrailed at a slower pace with
Catherine at the tail. The reception granted to this tail-tail end group was
unbelievable. We were met by police, fire fighters, and para-disciplinary support when they reached the main road at the base of the hill. The group was told that resident of the housing estate facing the
Por Kai Shan spotted a few hikers "strapped"
in the hill and reported to the police……

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Posted by Liza Avelino, on 23-06-2009 01:22,

2. Walk report ( Part 2)

Exploring the unpolluted paradise!

After swimming and lazing in the first waterfall,we once again embarked on another boulder hopping and sometimes walking into the water to reached the Three Dragon Gap ( a series of waterfalls)The Left Dragon,the Right Dragon and the Dragon Tail.these were magnificent waterfalls,and everyone was mesmerized by the spectacular view,you can hardly find any raw scenery like this in the territory.Truely,it was a tonic for the soul!

After a short while,we all set out to leave the stream.At this point we've split into 3 groups. Vince and Dominic speed ahead like mountain goats, then the 2nd group of ten led by me trailing behind Alex was incharged of the 3 group. It was a hell of a trek to reached the Lantau trail, and some part required our spider man skills to tackle the rope -ladden trails.It was a hair-raising experience even seasond trampers like Hiroko asked for another alternative path other than tackling the ropes.I've told her there was none!

We reached Shung Tung Au after a gruelling 1.1/2 hour up hill trek.Then we head down and made it to Muiwo by 6.30pm. We treated ourselves to tasty chinese food and chilled beer. Recalling the day's adventure made us physically exhausted but we also felt a sense of fulfillment and made us proud of ourselves for overcoming the challenge of the 4 booter stream hike.

Thank you very much to all the macho men for your assistance during the whole course of this walk. Thank you everyone for the great company.

Stay tuned for the walk report ( Part 3 ) by Alex

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Posted by vince, on 21-06-2009 21:14,

3. 2009-06-21 Wong Lung Ha Walk Report (#1)

Part 1 of the day's events are below. My photos are here.

20-something Trampers showed up today for a day of waterfall exploration. There were several new faces too, including combat-ready Kevin from the UK, who had evidently paid utmost attention to the Tramper rucksack details listed on the website. He was wearing camouflage pants, had sturdy waterproof hiking boots on and several pouches containing life-saving equipments like a torch were attached to his belt.

We left at 10.45 AM to embark on a 20-minute walk that led to the base of the stream. As we approached the stream, the fragrant smell of fresh stream water hit our noses and the sound of the water hitting against the boulders intensified.

Shoes and socks came off and many of us immersed our bare feet in the purifying stream water. We were all like children in nature’s playground as we hopped from one boulder onto another in order to reach the Wong Lung Hang waterfalls. The water current was very strong because of the previous day rains and there were several challenging boulder hops on the course to the waterfalls. While the gentlemen offered their helping hands to those who needed, Francis seized on this opportunity to help a beautiful lady Tramper by giving her a Stream Hiking 101 lesson. In fact, we could hear the conversation. It went something like this:

Francis: Put your leg here, hand there and gently move forward. Be careful of this rock (blah, blah)

After 2 minutes, I could hear her say “But we should have gone THAT way!”

About one grueling hour later, we reached the mesmerizing waterfalls. Many of us simply couldn’t resist a dip in the enticing water. At this point Francis approached me with an unusual request. He wanted me to buy some very unique cloth made of jute from my upcoming trip to India. He came to me bringing a cigarette lighter and a piece of cloth. That conversation went something like this.

Francis: You see, this is a genuine cloth made of jute. Can you observe the natural color? Feel the cloth. (He then brings another cloth for comparison). Now, this is artificial. If I burn it, you’ll notice that the strands turn black and the feeling will be of burnt plastic. That’s why it is artificial.

Arianna, who was sitting 2 rocks away, came closer to me and confessed her curiosity. She felt the specimen cloth too.

“Is this guy in the fashion industry?” she asked in amazement.

As I burst into laughter, I asked her to look at his green shorts, his unusual hat and rethink her question. She then retorted “You know you can get a lot of strange guys in the fashion industry”.

A refreshing swim and a couple of group photos later, Dominic and I were off to high speed yet exhausting finish.

(Stay tuned for Part 2 of the report by Lisa)

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Posted by , on 21-06-2009 12:26,

4. The TRUE Ken Wong

Dear ALL,

To clarify who is 12s and who is Ken Wong, I am the true Ken Wong, 12s is not me and I am not 12s, maybe some of u guys were mis-informed by some of the regulars that 12s is Ken Wong, that is not true. It's all up to you to decide.

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Posted by 12s, on 20-06-2009 01:33,

5. To All Commentators

Torch Comment:
Please bring a torch or a head lamp or anything that lights up plus extra set of batteries, you will never know you will need it just in case the walk is extended into the dark, waterproofing is also ideal since you would be exploring a waterfall!!!!
Any lighting equipment may well save your life if a helicopter rescue attempt is needed during dark hours.

Kit Comment:
You don't have to bring stream shoes if you don't want to, its a suggestion, due to the fact you would be exploring a waterfall and crossing streams, you probably get wet and while exploring and crossing, your shoes will get wet plus your socks(not unless you can float in mid air to avoid getting wet) so a pair of stream shoes would prevent you wearing wet socks during the hike, its totally your choice to wear your "WATERPROOF ANKLE BOOTS" for the whole trek since its "WATERPROOF"!!!!! but do you have WATERPROOF socks?

Kit comment no.2 :
Change of clothes is suggested cos you probably get wet, even though you don't get wet, you probably sweat like a swine flu after climbing all those ropes and trekking in the humid weather towards Mui Wo, you probably need it before you jump on the public transport but if you have WATERPROOF, QUICK DRYING clothes then that would be even great!!!!!!

Early Exit Comment:
It is highly suggested to all people who has urgent appointments after a hike should not join or unless you know the trail and you are confident that you will finish on time then its fine to join otherwise you shouldn't join due to the fact that NO LEADER can guarantee a trek to finish on your desired time since many unknown factors is involved during a hike.
eg:
Rope is snapped and you need to detour the trail.
Rope is missing and you need to detour the trail.
Landslide covered part of the trail and you need to detour the trail.
Some slow walkers need more rests during the hike.
Somebody is drowned and you need to give a statement to the police.
Some illegal immigrants robs the group.

These examples is just the tip of an iceberg that will jeopardise the actual arrival time during a hike.
If your appointment can be easily delayed then of course, all the above factor is not your concern!!!!!

Among the hiking community in HK, the HK Trampers is famous for getting lost or intentionally getting lost thru Francis undermining skills or leadership so please be aware of this!!!!!!

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Posted by dywong, on 18-06-2009 22:18,

6. which exit?

Does anyone know which exit is " ... the exit with the big map. " ??

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Posted by Solar Zhang, on 18-06-2009 21:08,

7. MR

is torch really needed?

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