| Pak Lap Campsite |
| Campsites No.: |
17 |
| Location: |
Pak Lap, Sai Kung East Country Park (Man Yee
Road at High Island Reservoir) |
| Tent space: |
10 |
| Accessibility: |
Difficult; suitable for experienced hikers
and campers |
| Introduction: |
Situated adjacent to Man Yee Road, it is close
to the East dam of High Island Reservoir and idyllic Pak Lap
Village. Campers are surrounded by a scenic view throughout
the journey with the final destination overlooking an offshore
islands in Rocky Harbour. At dawn, one can go to the East dam
and watch the rising sun from the ocean lined horizon. |
| Facilities: |
Barbeque pits, benches and tables |
| Hygienic facilities: |
Dry toilet pits |
| Source of water: |
Stream water (seasonal supply) |
| Highlights: |
Pak Lap Wan and Pak Lap Village - Pak Lap Village is situated
inside Pak Lap Wan which has 300-year history. This Hakka
village features a silky beach a temple which is used for
traditional blessing.
Po Pin Chau - It is located opposite to the East dam of High
Island Reservoir. Because of wave corrosion, it was separated
from Sai Kung continent ten million years ago. The small island
is formed by splendid hexagonal volcanic stone columns.
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| Country trails: |
MacLehose Trail - Stage1 |
| How to get there: |
From Sai Kung Bus Terminal take Bus 94, or
take Bus 96R at the Diamond Hill MTR Bus Terminal on Sundays
and statutory holidays or take Bus 698R at Siu Sai Wan or take
Bus T6 at Aberdeen or Minibus 7 (Hoi Ha)at Sai Kung Town. Then
get off at Pak Tam Chung stop. Follow the carriageway of the
first stage of MacLehose Trail towards High Island Reservoir.
You then walk along the Man Yee Road, which leads you to the
West Dam. The whole journey takes about two hours. |
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