| Cheung Sheung
Campsite |
| Campsites No.: |
9 |
| Location: |
Cheung Sheung, Sai Kung West Country Park |
| Tent space: |
10 |
| Accessibility: |
Difficult; Suitable for experienced hikers
and campers. |
| Introduction: |
This gem of a site is remote, situated on
Cheung Sheung Plateau. This being said, the terrain of camp
area is flat and surrounded by shrubs as well. A running stream
passes through and from the grassy banks you have the best view
of Shek Uk Shan, the highest mountain in Sai Kung. Nearby, there
is a food store managed by a local resident. The mystical quality
of the campsite makes it a popular retreat. |
| Facilities: |
barbeque pits, benches and tables |
| Hygienic facilities: |
outhouse |
| Source of water: |
Stream water (seasonal supply) |
| Highlights: |
Cheung Sheung Plateau - There were numerous
villages with schools during the peak era in 1950-60s. Since
the Hong Kong economy developed in 1970s, many villagers moved
out to town. Now, there is only one store open on holidays and
it remains part of the school recreational facilities outside
the door. Owing to its widespread track, it is one of an ideal
site for training trekking skills. |
| Country trails: |
ˇ§Walkersˇ¦ Companionˇ¨: Route 20 ˇV Cheung Sheung
Country Trail and Stage three of MacLehose Trail. |
| How to get there: |
Take Minibus 7 from Sai Kung Town (Hoi Ha)
and get off at Cheung Sheung Country Trail starting point. Follow
the country trail and signpost, it takes an hour to reach the
campsite. |
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