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Hotline  8209 0517	Distance	Duration*	Elevation	Level of Difficulty
Shui Long Wo to Hou Tong Kai	10KM	6 hours	481m	+

Leaders: Alex & Ringo
Meeting Time/Place: 10:30am at the Ticket Office/Customer Services Centre just outside the turnstiles of the Shatin KCR (East Rail) Station

Hiking route:  Shui Long Wo > Kai Kung Shan (399M) > Wat Mei Shan (391M) > Shek Uk Shan (481M) > Cheung Sheung > Cheung Sheung Country Trail > Hou Tong Kai Stream > Tai Tan
 
Distance: 10 KM
Duration: 6 Hours
Elevation: 34 - 481 M
Level of difficulty: near 2 to 3 boots

Description:
The coming Sunday, 28 June 09, we will hike in the Sai Kung District.  The first part of the trek requires a few ups and downs that cover the Kai Kung Shan, Wat Mei Shan and Shek Uk Shan.  We may take a well-earned break at Cheung Sheung to sample the famous soya milk and soya beam desert.  We will then start our stream trek down to Hou Tong Kai Stream for a quick swim.  The Hou Tong Kai Stream may not be as spectacular and challenging as the Wong Lung Hang that we visited last Sunday.  However, there are many sizable natural swimming pools and will be a good respite after a hot summer hike.  For further info about Hou Tong Kai Stream, please visit this link:http://www/twghwflc.edu.hk/~lwk/cphoto/htk/

The trek will end at Tai Tan inside the Sai Kung East Country Park.  Those who do not want to do any stream trek can follow the Cheung Sheung Country Trail down to Hoi Ha Road and take a mini bus back to Sai Kung.

Trampers who are interested in the trek please assemble at 10:30 am at the Ticket Office / Customer Services Centre
just outside the turnstiles of Shatin KCR (East Rail) Station.  We will take bus No. 299 from Shatin Station to Shui Long Wo. 
Trampers may, alternatively, wait outside the public toilet at Shui Long Wo at 11:15am.
 
Please note that the weather forecast that the coming Sunday will be cloudy with scattered showers and the temperature
may be as high as 31 degree C.  You are strongly advised to prepare for the hot, humid and wet weather.

Please remember to bring all the usual gear - lunch, sufficient water/drinks (at least 2 litres), snacks, a sun hat, sun block,
a torch, mosquito spray, gloves, rain gear, and swim wear if needed.
 
If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk will still go on but we will hike on another part of Sai Kung.  If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517. 
Remember don't be late!  The 10 minutes rule is in force.
 
Disclaimer:- People join this walk at their own risks. The leader(s) is/are not to 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 the part of the leader(s). 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 12:25