大埔滘 Tai Po Kau
Discover Tai Po Kau Nature Trail in the heart of the reserve, a biodiversity haven boasting over 100 tree species, many native. Spot Fragrant Litsea (its oil yields perfume, fruit liquid repels insects), elusive Giant Bean vines bridging trees like aerial cables, and thriving Chestnut Oaks—once felled for tools, now blanketing stone paths with leaves that softly reclaim the land. Year-round birds enchant: Chestnut Bulbul, Silver-eared Mesia, Grey-chinned Minivet; winter brings Grey-backed Thrushes and wagtails; spring/summer reveals owls, cuckoos, and Hainan Blue Flycatchers amid lush secondary forest.
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The trail from Ying Pun Ha to Tai Wo offers a peaceful journey through Hong Kong’s natural landscapes and several scenic mountain points. Hikers pass Yuk Sau Fung and Cloudy Hill, following forest paths, gentle climbs, and quiet countryside sections. Away from the city’s busy atmosphere, the route provides a refreshing experience surrounded by greenery and open views. Its gradual progression between peaks suits hikers who enjoy exploring less crowded trails with a modest sense of adventure. Overall, this relaxing route highlights Hong Kong’s hidden natural beauty while connecting rural communities, wooded slopes, and rewarding mountain scenery throughout the year.
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.
Ma On Shan’s granite hides magnetite and haematite; mining ran from 1906 to 1976, with ore still magnetic today. Miners’ village became Ma On Shan Village; its old school and church now Grace Youth Camp reveal a century of mining tales. Steep stone steps climb to Ngong Ping’s grassy plateau—rewarded by sweeping views of Sai Kung Town, Port Shelter islands, and distant High Island Reservoir. Sunrise draws campers; weekends see paragliders soar. Autumn gilds Pyramid Hill’s vast golden meadow, leading to ancient stone paths amid fire-resistant Taiwan Acacia groves that green barren slopes and halt wildfires.
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