Bride's Pool waterfall
This stunning waterfall can be reached easily, it is just a short hike from the main road. A second waterfall, the Mirror Pool fall, can be found nearby.
Legend has it that once on a rainy day a bride was carried on her sedan chair to the village of her husband to be, when one of the men carrying her slipped, and the bride fell to her death here, hence the name.
Tours That Go to Bride's Pool waterfall
Shuen Wan Country Park
Shuen Wan country park in the north-east of Hong Kong is characterised by low, flowing hills and the seas of Double Haven with its many islands.
From Fanling MTR station we take taxi to the small village of Luk Keng, the starting point of this relatively easy, 15 km long hike.
...Read moreShuen Wan country park in the north-east of Hong Kong is characterised by low, flowing hills and the seas of Double Haven with its many islands.
From Fanling MTR station we take taxi to the small village of Luk Keng, the starting point of this relatively easy, 15 km long hike.
We walk first through farmland, then through woodland to the old Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo (map marker 1). After exploring the village we continue along the shores of Double Haven to Sam A Chung for lunch (map marker 2). Then we follow the footpath to Wu Kau Tang, and end up at the famous Bride's Pool area where we can admire two of Hong Kong's best waterfalls, the Bride's Pool fall and the Mirror Pool fall, and of course the Mirror Pool itself.
From there we take a taxi or bus to Tai Po Market MTR station.
This tour is available in weekends only, as then the restaurants are open.
Price includes guide fee.
Add about HKD 300 for taxi fares and about HKD 100-150 per person for lunch.
Pat Sin Leng
The Pat Sin Leng range is one of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong, and also one of the more demanding walks. The name "Pat Sin Leng" means "Peaks of Eight Gods", as it is a mountain ridge with eight distinct peaks. The views from this range are among the best of Hong Kong.
Geologically these mountains are interesting as they are part of a major escarpment, where part of the terrain has been lifted by tectonic forces.
...Read moreThe Pat Sin Leng range is one of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong, and also one of the more demanding walks. The name "Pat Sin Leng" means "Peaks of Eight Gods", as it is a mountain ridge with eight distinct peaks. The views from this range are among the best of Hong Kong.
Geologically these mountains are interesting as they are part of a major escarpment, where part of the terrain has been lifted by tectonic forces.
The hike follows the mountain ridge though some beautiful mountain landscapes, and finally passes by Sha Lo Tung, an all but abandoned village, the houses of which have grade II heritage status. Here you can take a closer look at typical Hakka-style homes, and (weekends and holidays only) enjoy a bowl of the local delicacy dou-fu-fa, a sweet tofu pudding.
Price includes guide fee.
Add about HKD 300 for taxi to and from nearest MTR station.
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