2024/01/23
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Shap Long Campsite

Shap Long Campsite
Location: Shap Long, Lantau South Country Park
Campsite Category: Small (Remarks)
Accessibility: Easy; for beginners
Introduction: It is right at Shap Long Au of Chi Ma Wan Peninsula; the entrance way has a wooden sign engraved Chi Ma Wan Country Trail. From there, follow a dirt trail turning left and walk only 5 minutes up to the lush vegetation and many trees that surround the campsite. While away from main roads and traffic, you can enjoy a pleasant, quiet wilderness experience.
Facilities: Barbeque pits, benches, drains, cloth lines
Hygienic facilities: Dry toilet pit
Source of water: Stream water (seasonal supply)
Highlights: Pui O consists of four villages - Pui O Lo Wai Tsuen, Pui O San Wai Tsuen, Lo Uk Tsuen and Ham Tin Village. The Lo Wai Tsuen was built in early Qing Dynasty and villagers decided to construct walls and gates after pirates ransacked the area. It was said that villagers lived peacefully after the Lo Wai Tsuen was completed.
Country trails: Lantau Trail - Stage 12, Chi Ma Wan Country Trail
How to get there: From Tung Chung Town Centre, take Bus 3M to Mui Wo or take any bus from Mui Wo and get off at Pui O. Follow the Chi Ma Wan Road and walk towards Ham Tin Village for about 40 minutes. You may take a taxi to Shap Long Kau Tsuen.
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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