Duration: 6km (2h to 3h depending on the amount of picture taking)
Difficulty: 5/10. 232m elevation gain. Easy but be very cautious walking by the cliffs.
Water needs: 1.5 liter. Not shaded.
Exercise Area: No
Transportation: From SaiKung, takes the Taxi to the East Island Dam. Stop at the blue "anchor" (High Island Reservoir Monument - 紀念碑(萬宜水庫)). Return on cab to SaiKung or, via Minibus 9 between 3pm and 5pm, in front of the monument . About $125 cab fare one-way.
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The taxi will drop you off at the blue 'anchor' stone, just before the High Island East Dam. Take the stairs just 75m before anchor. |
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The path is well marked, you cannot really go wrong. |
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About 15 minutes, 420m into the hike. #1 on the map above. |
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Another 200m. #2 on the map above. You are climbing towards Po Pin Chau. |
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Watch where you step! |
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Po Pin Chau in all of its glory. Retrace your steps when you are done marveling at its beauty... |
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Back at the fork marked by #2 on the map above, go left this time. |
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After another 50m or so, you will reach this fork. If you go straight, it is the most-walked path but then you will miss some of the nicer views. Head left for the scenic, yet a bit bushwhacky path. |
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Just keep following the path which hugs the coast. All the way to the stone sculptures/assemblies. |
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Go down on your right, while still staying on the path following the coast. |
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Cross the stream, and keep on the same path to the left. |
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About 3km into the hike, almost at Tsat Chung pebble beach |
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Across Tsat Chung beach, and up the hill. |
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Then pretty much just follow the path until you reach Pak Lap. Head left for a quick peak at Pak Lap beach, and some food there... |
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When you are done, cross Pak Lap village (there's a concrete path) |
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Then, pretty obvious path that will take you up back on Sai Kung Man Yee Road (Mac 1), head right and loop back to your starting point. |