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Ngong Ping Campsite

Ngong Ping Campsite

Ngong Ping Campsite
Location: Ngong Ping, Ma On Shan Country Park
Campsite Category: Medium (Remarks)
Accessibility: Strenuous; Suitable for experienced hikers and campers
Introduction: Embraced in Ma On Shan's Ngong Ping area where is one of Hong Kong's handful plateau. Characterized by its extensive stretch of flat land and magnificent view, it is also close to the abandoned Ngong Ping Village. Most of the houses are collapsed and engulfed by lush vegetations, pristine Fung Shui woodland. The area constitutes a breeding paradise for versatile wildlife i.e. birds and you may easily spot their existence.
Facilities: Barbeques, benches, tables and drains
Hygienic facilities: Dry toilet pits
Source of water: Stream water (seasonal supply)
Highlights:

Ngong Ping Viewing Point - It overooks Sai Kung Town and the inner harbour.

Pyramid Hill - With the altitude of 536 metres, it looks like a pyramid rising from the plateau. 
Country trails: MacLehose Trail - Stage 4
Ma On Shan Country Trail
How to get there:

Method 1:
From Sunshine City / Yiu On Estate in Ma On Shan, take village minibus NR84 and get off at Ma On Shan Village Terminus. Follow the direction to Ma On Shan Country Trail and walk upward for an hour to reach the site.

Method 2:
From Sai Kung Town, take Minibus 3 (Nam Shan Village) and get off at Po Lo Che. Walk up Pak Kong Au Road to Tai Shui Tseng village for 10 minutes. Then trace the trail of Ma On Shan Country Trail up. It takes about an hour to reach 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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