Kau Ling Chung Campsite
| Kau Ling Chung Campsite | |
| Location: | Kau Ling Chung, Lantau South Country Park |
| Campsite Category: | Small (Remarks) |
| Accessibility: | Strenuous; suitable for experienced hikers and campers |
| Introduction: | Kau Ling Chung Campsite occupies one of the best location and scenery among the country parks on the Lantau. It does not only feature a silky beach bay, but also a cozy stream and a few bridges. Other highlights include a viewing point up on a hilltop at the east and the Lantau South Obelisk. |
| Facilities: | Barbeque pits, benches, drains and cloth lines |
| Hygienic facilities: | Dry toilet pit |
| Source of water: | Stream water (seasonal supply) |
| Highlights: |
Lantau South Obelisk - It is situated on a hill next to the campsite. A similar feature is also found in Tai O, which was erected by British Navy in 1902 to mark sea border between British New Territories and China. Fan Lau Fort - It stands at the southern slope above Fan Lau Tung Wan, which overlooks the mouth of Pearl River. The fort was purposely built to safeguard the sea routes from Pearl River mouth to Guangzhou, protecting ships from piracy. It was declared as historical monument in 1981. |
| Country trails: | Lantau Trail Stage 8 |
| How to get there: | Take Bus 11 (to Tai O) or Bus 23 (to Ngong Ping) from Tung Chung Town Centre or Bus 1 (to Tai O) or Bus 2 (to Ngong Ping) from Mui Wo. Alight at Sha Tsui Bus Stop. Then, enter Lantau Trail Stage 8 through Wang Pui Road towards Kau Ling Chung direction, and it would take about an hour to arrive at entrance of the site. |
| 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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