2021.01.23 SAT
【Hiking • 004】
Sharp Peak . Chek Keng . Wong Shek Pier
蚺蛇尖 . 赤徑 . 黃石碼頭
This hiking route kicks off from 【Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭)】 and passes through 【To Kwa Peng (土瓜坪)】. This section is relatively flat and perfect for a warm-up. You’ll then follow 【MacLehose Trail • Section 2 (麥理浩徑 • 第2段)】, where you can catch distant views of 【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】. As one of the “Three Sharp Peaks of Hong Kong,” conquering 【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】 requires a fair bit of stamina and technical skill, but the panoramic views from the summit are absolutely stunning. Once you reach 【Chek Keng (赤徑)】, you’ll find a historic Hakka village featuring the century-old 「Holy Family Chapel」. Moving past 【Tai Lang Au (大浪坳)】, the trail starts to incline, so you’ll need to put in some legwork. You will then arrive at 【Sharp Peak Au (蚺蛇坳)】, which serves as the starting point for the climb up the peak. The stretch from 【Sharp Peak Au (蚺蛇坳)】 to 【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】 is quite steep and rugged, so watch your step and climb with care. Finally, head back down the same way from 【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】 to 【Chek Keng • Pier (赤徑 • 碼頭)】. From there, you can hop on a kaito (街渡) to head back to 【Wong Shek • Pier (黃石 • 碼頭)】.
Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭) → To Kwa Peng (土瓜坪) → Chek Keng (赤徑) → Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖) → Chek Keng Pier (赤徑碼頭)
Route Overview
Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭) → To Kwa Peng (土瓜坪) → Chek Keng (赤徑) → Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖) → Chek Keng Pier (赤徑碼頭)
【Starting Point】
Start from the 【Wong Shek Pier • Bus Terminus (黃石碼頭 • 巴士總站)】 and head along the 【Wong Shek Family Walk (黃石 • 家樂徑)】. After passing 【To Kwa Peng (土瓜坪)】, switch over to 【MacLehose Trail • Section 2 (麥理徑 • 第2段)】 and hike towards 【Chek Keng (赤徑)】.
After leaving 【Chek Keng (赤徑)】, push forward for about 2km until you hit 【Tai Lang Au (大浪坳)】. Keep going for another 1km, and you’ll reach 【Sharp Peak Au (蚺蛇坳)】. This is the spot to take a breather and get mentally prepared before challenging 【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】, famously dubbed 「Hong Kong’s Most Dangerous Peak」.
【Finishing Point】 After successfully conquering 【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】, retrace your steps back to 【Chek Keng (赤徑)】. From there, head to the 【Chek Keng • Public Pier (赤徑 • 公眾碼頭)】 to catch a boat back to 【Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭)】 to wrap up the trip.
Here are the reference statistics for this journey:
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Transport Guide
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Wong Shek Pier • Bus Terminus
- Take bus 94 (from Sai Kung Town Centre) or 96R (Diamond Hill MTR / Weekends & Holidays) and get off at the terminus: 【Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭)】.
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Chek Keng • Public Pier
- Hop on a kaito or a speed boat (小艇) back to 【Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭)】.
Route Breakdown
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Full Route:
《Wong Shek Pier (黃石碼頭) → Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖) → Chek Keng Pier (赤徑碼頭)》
1. 📍 Start: Wong Shek Pier • Bus Terminus
Wong ShekPier • Bus Terminus (黃石碼頭 • 巴士總站)
Wong Shek Pier • BBQ Site (黃石碼頭 • 燒烤場)
2. 📍 Wong Shek • Family Walk
Wong Shek • Family Walk (黃石 • 家樂徑)
3. 📍 To Kwa Peng
To Kwa Peng • Pier (土瓜坪 • 碼頭)
📷 Tips: Head over to the beacon for a quick selfie to mark the trip.
To Kwa Peng • Village Houses (土瓜坪 • 村屋)
4. 📍 MacLehose Trail • Section 2
MacLehose Trail • Section 2 (麥理浩徑 • 第2段)
Leave 【To Kwa Peng (土瓜坪)】 and keep going along the 【Wong Shek Family Walk (黃石 • 家樂徑)】. When you see this signpost, it’s time to switch onto 【MacLehose Trail Section 2 (麥理浩徑 • 第2段)】 to head towards your next stop, 【Chek Keng (赤徑)】.
5. 📍 Chek Keng
Chek Keng • Pier (赤徑 • 碼頭)
📷 Tips: Head over to the beacon for a quick selfie to mark the trip.
Chek Keng • Stony Beach (赤徑 • 石灘)
6. 📍 Tai Lang Au
Tai Lang Au (大浪坳)
📷 Tips: In the photo, the beach on the right is 【Ham Tin Wan (咸田灣)】; the one in the middle is 【Tai Wan (大灣)】; and the peak on the right is your ultimate destination—【Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)】.
7. 📍 Sharp Peak Au
Sharp Peak Au (蚺蛇坳)
8. 📍 Sharp Peak
Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖)
9. 📍 Finish: Chek Keng • Public Pier
