馬屎洲 Ma Shi Chau
Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail lies in its namesake Special Area, near Yim Tin Tsai. When tides drop below 1.5 metres, a tombolo links Tai Po’s Sam Mun Tsai via Yim Tin Tsai to the trailhead. Beyond await mesmerizing 280-million-year-old geological marvels: marbled siltstone, mudstone-siltstone blends, striking red sedimentary layers alternating with celadon tuff—breathtaking yet oddly captivating formations.
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The family-friendly Tai Mei Tuk Walk, perfect for all ages and easily reached by public transport, loops 1 km around the hill in under an hour. Enjoy stunning overlooks of Plover Cove Reservoir—Hong Kong’s pioneering sea-enclosed reservoir, built 1960–1968 with 170 million cubic metres capacity, later raised in 1973 to 230 million. Four scenic viewpoints reveal the vast reservoir, Ting Kok, the grand Pat Sin Leng peaks, refreshing sea breezes, and playful Chinese zodiac directional signs—spot yours!
Wang Tsat Ancient Trail runs from Tai Mei Tuk to Luk Keng, about 10 km. It passes abandoned villages, bamboo and woodland, stone bridges and Sir Edward Youde Pavilion with views over Nam Chung and Luk Keng. Moderate distance; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Pat Sin Leng, a storied mountain range in Hong Kong’s Northeast New Territories, draws hikers with its dramatic scenery and rich history. Sharing Wilson Trail Section 10, the Nature Trail climbs steep stone steps to Bride’s Pool Road. Though demanding, shaded paths and cooling breezes make it enjoyable. It overlooks Plover Cove Reservoir—once a Tang Dynasty pearl bay, now the world’s first marine reservoir—plus the poignant Spring Breeze Pavilion, honoring two teachers lost in the tragic Pat Sin Leng wildfire, offering sweeping views of Tolo Harbour and distant Ma On Shan.
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