2024/01/23
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Po Kwu Wan Campsite

Po Kwu Wan Campsite
Location: Po Kwu Wan, Sai Kung East Country Park
Campsite Category: Small (Remarks)
Accessibility: Strenuous; suitable for experienced hikers and campers
Introduction: It is based on a knoll up above Po Kwu Wan, next to Sheung Yiu Country Trail. The site is encircled by thick shrubs with peaceful environment. Visitors may enjoy a magnificent view of Sai Kung Inner Port Shelter including Yim Tin Tsai and Kau Sai Chau.
Facilities: Barbeques pits, benches and tables
Hygienic facilities: Dry toilet pits
Source of water: Stream water (seasonal supply)
Highlights: Sheung Yiu Folk Museum - A fortified Hakka village built in late 19th century, it is situated in the picturesque Sai Kung Country Park. The Sheung Yiu Village and a nearby limekiln were declared as a historical monument in 1981 and restored as a museum in 1984.
Country trails: Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail and MacLehose Trail - Stage 1.
How to get there: From Sai Kung Bus Terminal take Bus 94 or Minibus 7, or Bus 96R at Diamond Hill MTR Bus Terminal on Sundays and statutory holidays. The walk starts at Pak Tam Chung's Fuk Hing Bridge where is the start of Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail. Once arrives at Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, follow a signpost direction to starting point of Sheung Yiu Country Trail and walk towards High Island Reservoir for 45 minutes.
Remarks: The campsites are categorized into 3 size classes with reference to the number of potential tent space which is estimated based on the approximate size of a 4-person tent and the required cooking space and access pathway for campers. This is for reference only.
Campsite category: Small / Medium / Large
Small: for category with less than 20 tent spaces.
Medium: for category with 20 – 50 tent spaces.
Large: for category with more than 50 tent spaces.

 

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