2022.04.15 FRI 【Hiking • 017】
High Island Reservoir – East Dam . Biu Tsim Kok . Po Pin Chau
萬宜水庫-東壩 . 標尖角 . 破邊洲

This trail is a world-class visual feast that showcases Hong Kong’s unique geological wonders and stunning coastlines. Starting from the East Dam, you first ascend to the Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform for a panoramic view of the High Island Reservoir and the vast seas of Leung Shuen Wan. Afterwards, stroll along the High Island Geo Trail to get an up-close look at the magnificent hexagonal rock columns. Along the way, you’ll witness nature’s craftsmanship, including the profound Kwun Mun Monument Cave and the massive Breakwater made of giant dolos blocks, offering a striking contrast between human engineering and natural forces. The second half of the journey takes you into more rugged and pristine territory. You’ll pass the tranquil Drumstick Bay and the hidden, mystical Kim Chu Wan, where you can enjoy crystal-clear waters and rocky shores. The adventure culminates at the iconic Po Pin Chau, a sea stack that looks as if it were split from the mainland by a giant axe. Looking out at its unique tubular rock columns provides the most breathtaking finale to this journey through the Global Geopark. The entire route covers approximately 12 km and takes about 5 hours to complete. This scenic trail is packed with stunning geological wonders and natural landscapes, making it a perfect choice for intermediate hikers looking for a rewarding challenge.

Route:

East Dam → Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform → High Island Geo trail → Kwun Mun Monument Cave → Dolosse / Breakwater → Drumstick Bay → Kim Chu Wan → Po Pin Chau

Duration
7.1 hrs
Distance
7.1 km
Highest Point
171 m
Difficulty
2 ⭐️
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這張震撼的無人機航拍高空全景照片正對香港西貢世界地質公園的「萬宜水庫-東壩」主壩，畫面中央由巨大的土黃色主壩橫跨左右，氣勢磅礴。主壩下方為極具層次、清澈見底的藍綠色「果凍海」海灣，左下角礁石邊設有觀景棧道並標註「官門遺蹟」。主壩上方後製有醒目的「萬宜水庫-東壩」白色粗體大字與紅色定位地標。遠景視野極其廣闊，越過內水庫碧綠的水面，由左至右透過紅色定位點清晰標註了多座西貢名山與海拔：包括「平排 182m」、「大蛇頂 278m」、「馬鞍山」、「牛押山」、「雷打石山 379m」、「大枕蓋」、「田尾山」、「獨孤山 212m」及「龍岐山 151m」。整張相片構圖對稱、色彩飽和且地理資訊豐富，完美展現了世界級地質公園的景觀魅力。

Route Overview

East Dam → Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform → High Island Geo trail → Kwun Mun Monument Cave → Dolosse / Breakwater → Drumstick Bay → Kim Chu Wan → Po Pin Chau

【Start】 Setting off from the East Dam, you’ll first walk along a flat concrete path. This section is well-shaded and very easy to tackle. Shortly after starting, you’ll pass the , which is a great spot to take a breather. Continuing on, you will reach the , which offers a stunning 270-degree panoramic view. From here, you can overlook the entire East Dam and Long Ke Wan, while spotting Tsang Pang Kok Tsui and in the distance.

【Mid-Section】 Moving on from the viewing platform, you’ll arrive at the . This is one of Hong Kong’s most famous geological landmarks, where you can see world-class hexagonal rock columns, fault breccia, and S-shaped curved columns. These spectacular wonders were formed by a super-volcano eruption 140 million years ago. Following the trail leads you to the Kwun Mun Monument Cave and the Sea Cave. The Kwun Mun Monument Cave is a well-preserved relic from the Qing Dynasty (清朝), offering a glimpse into Hong Kong’s history, while the Sea Cave — formed by relentless wave erosion—features amazing natural echoes that are truly impressive.
Continuing past the cave, you’ll reach the Breakwater. Composed of thousands of massive dolos blocks, it is incredibly grand and serves as an ideal photo spot to capture the majestic sea views and the sheer scale of the engineering.

【Finish】 Next, follow the trail to Drumstick Bay, a beautiful beach equipped with camping facilities that makes for a perfect rest stop. Keeping along the path, you’ll hit , another scenic beach where you can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Finally, a short trek from the beach leads you to the iconic . This unique geological site features breathtaking sea cliffs and extraordinary rock formations. After taking in the sights of Po Pin Chau, head back the way you came to the  to wrap up your hiking adventure.

Duration
7.1 hrs
Distance
7.1 km
Highest Point
171 m
Scenery
3.5 ⭐️
Difficulty
2 ⭐️
Exposure Index
5 ⭐️
這張航拍鳥瞰照片由香港西貢聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內的「破邊洲」上空垂直取景。畫面以獨特的上帝視角，完整呈現了地標海蝕柱「破邊洲」的長條形島嶼輪廓與頂部的綠意植被，其陡峭的側面由無數宏偉的黃褐色火山岩六角柱石組成。島嶼與下方主陸地山頭之間，隔著一條被海浪劇烈拍打、白浪翻騰的狹窄海峽（神削峽）。照片左側經過後製，加上了巨大的紅色定位圖標與顯目的白色「破邊洲」斜體字樣；左下角標註「萬宜水庫・破邊洲」地標。左上角則融合了圓形局部行山路線導覽地圖。

Here are the reference statistics for this journey:

Total Ascent
228 m
Total Descent
227 m
Moving Speed
3.2 km/h
Average Speed
1 km/h
Moving Time
2.1 hrs
Total Journey Time
7.1 hrs

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Transport Guide

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Sai Kung Pier

  1. Take a taxi directly to the .
  2. (Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays only): You can take 《Bus • 94》 to Pak Tam Chung, then transfer to 《Green Minibus • 9A》 to reach the .
這張地圖截圖呈現了香港西貢市中心的交通核心區域，是前往萬宜水庫東壩及西貢各大行山路線的重要起點。地圖中央清晰標示了「西貢碼頭公共小巴總站」以及鄰近的「西貢1,2號綠色小巴公司」，這是每逢週末及公眾假期搭乘專線小巴 9A 線直達東壩的候車據點。地圖上方為「西貢巴士總站」及「惠民路」，右側則涵蓋了「火山探知館」、「西貢海濱公園」以及提供街渡服務的「西貢公眾碼頭」與「西貢新公眾碼頭」。地圖左側與下方還展現了福民路、親民街、萬宜灣村文娛康樂中心以及多間知名食肆與便利店的相對位置。
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High Island Reservoir – East Dam , Pavilion

  1. Take a taxi directly back to  Town Centre.
  2. (Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays only): You can take 《Green Minibus • 9A》 to Pak Tam Chung, then transfer to 《Bus • 94》 to return to  Town Centre.
這張廣角全景照片拍攝於香港西貢世界地質公園「萬宜水庫-東壩」的交通樞紐與遠足徑起點。畫面左側和中央展示了著名的東壩迴旋處，多輛新界綠色的士正依序停泊或駛離，一旁站著一位身穿白衣黑褲、背著行山包的遠足客。視線向中央與右側延伸，越過海岸防波堤，後製紅色地標精確標示出外海的「破邊洲 53m」、險峻的「花山 211m」以及著名的「官門遺洞」。畫面左上角巧妙融入了標有「東壩公廁」及小巴站位置的圓形局部地圖，右下角則帶有「萬宜水庫-東壩」標籤。

Route Breakdown
🚩 Start 《East Dam → Biu Tsim Kok → High Island Geo Trail》

1. 📍 Start: East Dam Pavilion

East Dam PavilionSignboardEast Dam Pavilion - Panorama

East Dam Pavilion

If you take a taxi, you can get off at the East Dam Pavilion, where public toilets are available for visitors. In front of the East Dam Pavilion, there is a concrete path leading to Long Ke Village, which also serves as the starting point for the first attraction of this trip, the .
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High Island Geo Trail – Information Board

Next to the East Dam Pavilion, you’ll find an information board for the High Island Geo Trail. Before setting off, it’s worth stopping here to get a better sense of the attractions and to plan your walking route.
Sandstone, Double Haven – Hung Shek MunAcidic Volcanic Rocks, High IslandAcidic Volcanic Rocks, Basalt Island – Ung Kong GroupAcidic Volcanic Rocks, Ninepin Group – North Ninepin IslandConglomerate, Sharp Island – Volcanic HeadlandSiltstone, Tung Ping ChauConglomerate, Port Island – Wong Chuk KokMudstone, Tolo Channel – Ma Shi ChauNortheast New Territories, Sedimentary Rock Region

Northeast New Territories – Sedimentary Rock Region

The Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region (新界東北沉積岩園區) provides a relatively complete record of Hong Kong’s geological history over approximately 400 million years. The primary rocks include the sandstone and conglomerate exposed at Wong Chuk Kok Tsui (黃竹角咀), which are terrestrial and shallow marine sedimentary rocks from the Devonian Period (泥盆紀) of the Late Paleozoic era (approx. 400 million years ago).

Additionally, there are marine sandstone and mudstone from the Permian Period (二疊紀) (approx. 280 million years ago) outcropping at Ma Shi Chau (馬屎洲), as well as Early Jurassic marine sandstone and siltstone (approx. 180 million years ago) on both sides of the Tolo Channel (赤門海峽).

The red sandstone, siltstone, conglomerate, and breccia (approx. Late Cretaceous) found at Port Island / Chek Chau (赤洲), Double Haven / Yan Chau Tong (印洲塘), and several islands in Mirs Bay / Dapeng Wan (大鵬灣) indicate an arid terrestrial geological environment at that time. Finally, the siltstone and shale exposed at Tung Ping Chau (東平洲) belong to the Paleogene Period (古近紀) (approx. 56 – 32 million years ago), making it the youngest rock formation in Hong Kong. These sedimentary rocks, shaped by varying geological and geographical conditions, have formed a diverse array of geomorphological landscapes.

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2. 📍 Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform – Signpost

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，西貢萬宜水庫東壩路段的行山路標。畫面中央立有一根深褐色木製郊遊指示牌，上方設有兩個指向左側的箭頭形木牌：上層木牌寫有白色的中英文「標尖角觀景台」，並註明「0.9 公里」及「1/2 小時」；下層木牌帶有行山者標誌，寫有「浪茄」，並註明「1.5 公里」及「1/2 小時」。指示牌後方為陡峭的灰色天然流紋岩壁，表面帶有部分綠色植被；前方則有一道由褐色鵝卵石鋪設的矮石牆與茂盛的綠色矮灌木。圖片左下角內嵌了東壩涼亭、東壩公廁及的士起訖點的圓形位置導覽地圖，右下角則帶有「萬宜水庫－東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform – Signpost

The signpost indicates that Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform is about 900 meters away, which takes approximately 30 minutes.

3. 📍 Distance Post M019 《I》

這張照片展示了香港著名徒步路線「麥理浩徑」的官方距離標柱。一根帶有風化磨損痕跡的金屬質地深灰色圓柱直立在路旁，頂端設有咖啡色木製方框告示牌，牌面上清晰印有經典的遠足行山者剪影、中英文「MacLehose Trail - Section 1 / 麥理浩徑第1段」，並標註著「Distance Post / 距離標柱 M019」以及網格座標「KK 253 757」。標柱下方是一道由粗糙碎石與混凝土築成的低矮防護護土牆，後方為黃褐色泥土與長滿綠色蕨類植物及矮灌木的斜坡。圖片右上角內嵌了一個圓形即時位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出 M019 標柱相對於東壩涼亭、東壩公廁與的士起訖點的相對位置；右下角則帶有「萬宜水庫－東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Distance Post M019 《I》

Grid Reference: KK 295 757.

4. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 1 《II》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜水庫－東壩通往標尖角方向的步道景致。畫面中央是一條主要由不規則褐色石磚鋪設而成的行山徑，山徑隨地形向遠方微微蜿蜒上升，路面兩側夾雜著碎石與沙土。步道左側生長著茂密的綠色灌木與平地樹木，展現豐富的植物生態；右側則是陡峭的、呈黃褐色的天然火山岩壁（流紋岩），暴露出清晰的節理與風化構造，兩山壁之間形成一個開闊的小峽谷。遠處的步道上方有兩名身穿深色衣服的行山遊客正背對鏡頭前行。天空中覆蓋著白色與淺灰色的厚重雲層，透出少許藍天。圖片右上角內嵌了一個圓形位置地圖，清楚標示出當前位置處於 M019 標距柱往標尖角方向的麥理浩徑分支上；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫－東壩」的紅色地標印記。

MacLehose Trail – Section 1 《II》

The initial section leading to Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform consists of relatively easy-to-walk concrete paths.

5. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 1 《III》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜水庫東壩前往標尖角步道的路口場景。畫面中央立有一根深褐色木製郊遊指示牌，箭頭形木牌指向右側，上方寫有白色的中英文「標尖角觀景台 / BIU TSIM KOK VIEWING POINT」，並清楚註明「0.5 公里」及「1/4 小時」。指示牌後方是一片茂密蒼翠的綠色樹林與灌木叢，地面佈滿枯葉；右前方則是由黃褐色石磚鋪設而成的幾級行山階梯緩步上升。圖片右上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，精準標示出當前路段相對於麥理浩徑第一段 M019 標距柱與標尖角山頂的相對位置；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫－東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform – Signpost 《II》

he sign shows that the Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform is now 500 meters away, about a 15-minute walk.

6. 📍 Biu Tsim Kok 《I》

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Long Ke Wan

Along the mountain path to the viewing platform, enjoy the open mountain views on the left and the beautiful coastline of Long Ke Wan (浪茄灣). Nearby peaks include Shan (西灣山), Tung Wan Shan (東灣山), and Lo Tei Tun (螺地墩). In the far distance, you can spot (馬鞍山) and Ngau Ngak Shan (牛押山).

7. 📍 Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform

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Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform

After walking about 1 km from the start, you arrive at the first major landmark: Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform.

📷 View towards Long Ke:

  • You can see Lo Tei Tun (螺地墩), Long Ke (浪茄), Long Ke Tsai (浪茄仔), Sai Wan Shan (西灣山), Tung Shan (東山), Cheung Ngam Teng (長岩頂), Tai Yue Ngam Teng (睇魚岩頂), Tsang Pang Kok Teng (罾棚角頂), and Conical Island / Fan Tsang Chau (飯甑洲).

📷 View towards Fa Shan:

  • You can see the East Dam (東壩), Po Pin Chau (破邊洲), Wang Chau (橫洲), Basalt Island / Fo Shek Chau (火石洲), Bluff Island / Sha Tong Hau Shan (沙塘口山), Fa Shan (花山), High Junk Peak / Diu Yue Yung (釣魚翁), Miu Tsai Tun (廟仔墩), Ping Pai (平排), and Pak Ah Teng (北丫頂).

8. 📍 Biu Tsim Kok 《II》

Biu Tsim Kok, East Dam below Our FeetBiu Tsim Kok - Panorama

View of East Dam from Above

As you head from the viewing platform back towards the dam, looking toward Fa Shan (花山) reveals the East Dam (東壩), Po Pin Chau (破邊洲), Drumstick Bay (Chicken Leg Wan, and the Kwun Mun Monument Cave (官門遺洞).

9. 📍 Biu Tsim Kok 《III》

這張遠足實景照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，標尖角步道中段的真實路況與自然生態。畫面右側站著一名身穿全黑短袖 T 恤、黑色運動短褲、內搭黑色緊身防曬內搭褲的男士行山客。他戴著黑色漁夫帽與黑色口罩，雙手自然垂下，右側肩膀掛著相機肩帶，正站在山徑上。他腳下是一條筆直延伸、朝著畫面後方蜿蜒而上的黃土碎石山徑，路面呈現乾燥的黃白色，夾雜著天然的岩石碎塊。山徑左側長著一棵高度及肩的青翠小樹，周圍環繞著茂密的綠色灌木叢，其中散落著些許轉為枯黃與紅褐色的季節性植物；右側山坡則長滿了密集的綠色蕨類植物（如大芒萁）與低矮草叢。背景可見平緩起伏的翠綠山丘，天空中覆蓋著大片晴朗的淡藍色，並帶有絲縷狀的白色卷雲，陽光充足。圖片左下角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於前往標尖角觀景台的步道前中段；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫・標尖角」的紅色地標印記。

Mountain Path

After passing the viewing platform, follow the dirt trail to loop back towards the High Island Reservoir – East Dam.

10. 📍 Biu Tsim Kok 《IV》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，標尖角步道起點處的現地景致與周邊地理地貌。畫面右下角為乾燥的黃沙碎石路，並立有一根標示路徑的深色木柱，不遠處有兩名身穿休閒行山服裝的遊人正站在山徑旁。畫面左側是一座長滿翠綠草叢與低矮灌木的山坡，山坡上豎立著一根帶有變壓器與錯綜電線的水泥電線桿，電線桿後方可見一條往左上方延伸的黃土登山小徑，路上有幾位行山客正緩步上山。畫面中右側則展現了震撼的海景，碧藍澈底的「浪茄灣」海面在陽光下泛著翠綠的玻璃光澤，內海印有白色的「浪茄灣」與「浪茄」立體特效字體，半月形的白色沙灘格外顯眼。海灣後方由平緩起伏、覆蓋著茂密植被的青翠山脈所環抱，最高峰精準標註了紅色定位針與白色字體「西灣山 314m」。天空中佈滿了晴朗的淡藍色與散落的白色雲朵。圖片左上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於標尖角步道最南端的起點出發處；左下角則印有「萬宜水庫・標尖角」的紅色地標印記。

Completing the Loop

After circling around the Biu Tsim Kok headland, you will arrive back at the initial entrance.

11. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 1 《IV》

MacLehose Trail SignpostEast Dam / Long Ke - Signpost

MacLehose Trail / East Dam / Long Ke – Signpost

Having completed the loop around the headland, you are back at the main junction ready for the next section.

12. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 1 《V》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜水庫東壩景區旁的現地步道工程與地貌。畫面右側是一條由黃褐色天然石磚鋪設而成的平整步道，朝著畫面中央蜿蜒延伸。步道左側設有一條由水泥和毛石築成的圓弧形排水溝渠，中央夾著一片鋪滿碎石的開闊地面。畫面左側則是陡峭的土黃色切面岩壁，露出原始的岩石紋理。步道前方有一小群遠足的遊人正緩步前行，背景中矗立著一座覆蓋著茂密翠綠植被的宏偉山峰，上方標註了紅色的定位針與白色字體「花山 211m」。天空呈現明亮的淡藍色與淡淡的白雲。圖片左上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於標尖角步道最南端、靠近東壩主要景區的平坦出入口；左下角則印有「萬宜水庫・標尖角」的紅色地標印記。

Mountain Path

After passing the Biu Tsim Kok Viewing Platform, follow the mountain path to head back towards the High Island Reservoir – East Dam.

13. 📍 Distance Post M019 《II》

這張高照片展示了香港最著名的遠足徑——麥理浩徑在西貢萬宜水庫東壩路段的官方標距設施。畫面中央前方立著一根圓柱形、帶有斑駁紅褐色漆面的金屬斜頂支柱，頂端安裝著一塊傾斜面向遊人的方形木邊框標距牌。牌面採用金屬材質，上方印有黑色線條的行山客背負背包、手持行山杖的剪影標誌，中間印有中英文細體字「MacLehose Trail (Section 1) / 麥理浩徑 (第一段)」，下方則以粗體字印有醒目的標距柱編號「M019」，並在最下方附帶了微小的網格座標數字（如 263 737）與漁護署標誌。標距柱後方是一條由水泥與亂石砌成的低矮護土牆基座，基座後方為斜度明顯的土坡，地面鋪滿乾燥的枯葉與黃沙碎石，並長有零星的綠色低矮植物與本地灌木。畫面右側有一棵樹幹光滑泛白的小樹直立生長，枝葉翠綠茂密。畫面右下角可見一小部分平整的水泥地面。圖片左上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於東壩主要景區馬路旁、靠近標尖角步道西側起點的位置；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫－東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Distance Post M019 《II》

Grid Reference: KK 295 757.

14. 📍 High Island Reservoir – Notice Board

這張照片展示了香港西貢萬宜水庫東壩主要景區路旁的水務署官方告示設施。畫面左前方立著一塊長方形的淺褐色金屬告示牌，頂端印有五個帶有紅色禁止斜線的圓形圖示（分別代表禁止放生、禁止餵飼、禁止倒垃圾、禁止游泳、禁止寵物嬉水），下方印有清晰的黑色中英文細體字：「請勿在水塘及集水區放生、餵飼、污染水源、游泳及讓寵物嬉水」，最下方帶有水務署標誌與查詢電話（2824 5000）。右側並立著另一塊較小的白色長方形金屬警告牌，標題為「警告 WARNING」，帶有一個禁止釣魚的圖示，印有「如無有效釣魚牌照不得釣魚」，並引用香港法例第102A章水務設施規例。告示牌後方為一座由無數巨大的土黃色和米白色防波石堆疊而成的陡峭斜坡（副壩基座）。左側有一棵茂密翠綠的樹木，樹蔭遮蔽了部分畫面，樹下隱約可見幾位身穿休閒服裝的遊人在陰涼處休息。遠方右側露出一小片寶石藍色的萬宜水庫內海湖面與平緩的山巒線。天空呈現晴朗的淡藍色，夾雜著薄薄的白雲。圖片左上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於東壩主要景區馬路交界處、靠近標尖角步道西側起點的位置；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫・東壩」的紅色地標印記。

High Island Reservoir – Notice Board

After completing the loop around Biu Tsim Kok, you will arrive back at the starting point, East Dam Pavilion. You will see standard reservoir notice boards nearby, with reminders such as: “No releasing of animals, feeding, polluting water sources, swimming, or letting pets play in the water” and “No fishing without a valid license.” Please follow these rules and be a responsible citizen.

15. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《I》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜水庫東壩最著名的六角形火山岩柱景觀。畫面左側是一整片高聳、陡峭且綿延的土黃色與米白色流紋質火山岩石壁，展現出極為清晰、垂直排列的巨大六角柱狀節理地貌。岩壁前方設有一道淡粉紅色的低矮水泥防護欄，隔離了落石區。防護欄旁的碎石帶上立著三塊長方形的官方告示牌，其中最左側的白色牌子印有六個落石碎塊的圖示，並寫著黑色粗體字：「當心大石落下 / Beware of Falling Rocks」。防護欄右側是一條寬闊平整、在陽光下泛白的水泥馬路，幾位身穿休閒遠足服飾、背著雙肩背包、手持行山杖的行山客正背對或面向鏡頭緩步前行。天空蔚藍，散落著稀疏的白雲。圖片左下角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於萬宜水庫東壩北側、最核心的六角形岩柱觀賞區步道上；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫－東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Hexagonal Rock Columns

From the East Dam Pavilion, continue towards the next attraction, the High Island Geo Trail. The hexagonal rock columns on your left are the iconic landmarks of the East Dam.

16. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《II》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜地質步道核心景段的現地景致與工程地貌。畫面左側是一條寬闊平整、在陽光下泛白的水泥遠足步道，朝著畫面左上方延伸，路上有幾位身穿休閒遠足服飾的遊人正緩步前行。步道前方矗立著一座極為宏偉、由無數黃褐色碎石鋪設而成的巨大斜坡建築，即為著名的萬宜水庫東壩主壩，主壩上方精準標註了紅色的定位針與白色大型字體「萬官水庫－東壩」。步道右側設有一道低矮的白色水泥防護欄，防護欄後方的碎石基座上立著一塊傾斜的綠色官方地質解說牌，以及兩根寫有安全指引的褐紅色與藍色金屬告示牌。解說牌後方為高聳、陡峭且綿延的土黃色火山岩石壁，展現出密集垂直排列的巨型六角柱狀節理地貌，此處正緊鄰著名的S形彎曲岩石柱景點。天空呈現明亮的淡藍色，並帶有大片散落的白雲。圖片右下角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於萬宜地質步道東南側、靠近主壩與S形岩柱景點之間的馬路上；左下角則印有「萬宜水庫・東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Looking up at the East Dam

As you walk down the High Island Geo Trail  to the base of the dam, you can look up at the towering structure of the High Island Reservoir – East Dam.

17. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《III》

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S-shaped Rock Columns (S 形岩柱)

While walking along the trail, you’ll see magnificent rock walls with uniquely twisted columns formed by natural forces. When these hexagonal columns first formed, they were cooling slowly inside the caldera and were as soft as plasticine. It is believed that due to earthquakes or regional subsidence, they were compressed and distorted into these S-shaped rock columns (S 形狀岩柱).

18. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《IV》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜地質步道旁設立的官方水利工程科普設施。畫面中央前方是一塊帶有綠色金屬外框的斜面長方形解說牌。牌面左上角帶有聯合國教科文組織與香港地質公園等官方標誌，標題為粉紅色區塊，寫著醒目的中英文粗體字：「抵抗海浪的城牆—防波堤」。左側內容包含防波堤與主壩位置的空拍對照圖、藍色雙十字錨形石的模型特寫，以及三款常見防波石（四腳錐體、四腳空心方塊、六腳錐體）的插圖。解說牌右側為幅亮綠色與寶石藍色相間的萬宜地質步道現地導覽地圖，地圖上標有「你在此處 / You Are Here」的粉紅色圖示。解說牌後方背景為一整片波光粼粼、呈現翠綠與寶石藍色的萬宜水庫廣闊湖面。解說牌下方則是鋪滿黃褐色碎石與土石的地面。圖片右上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於萬宜地質步道南側、緊鄰主壩與儲水內海之間的步道上；左下角則印有「萬宜水庫・東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Breakwater – Information Board

The East Dam features a unique double-structure design. The seaward side is reinforced by a Breakwater made of over 7,000 interlocking dolos blocks to protect the main dam from wave erosion. Originally a South African invention from over 70 years ago, these blocks effectively break up waves and absorb their impact. They are widely used for seawalls, typhoons shelters, land reclamation, and even as artificial reefs.

19. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《V》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜水庫東壩儲水內海的現地景致。畫面中央前方立著一塊由兩根深褐色木柱支撐的亮橘紅色長方形金屬警告牌。牌面左側帶有一個黑色的跳水人形並畫有紅色禁止斜線的六角形標誌，右側則印有醒目的中英文白字：「水深危險」，下方帶有聯合國教科文組織與地質公園的官方徽章。警告牌後方是一整片波光粼粼、呈現極美蒂芙尼藍與翠綠色的廣闊清澈水庫湖面。湖水對岸橫亙著一條由無數土灰色防波石堆疊而成的宏偉防波堤。防波堤後方正中央的遠處，露出了一個小巧的綠色山頭，上方精準標註了紅色定位針與白色文字「破邊洲 53m」。天空呈現明亮的淡藍色，夾雜著薄薄的白雲。圖片右下角前方為鋪滿黃褐色與紅褐色碎石的岸邊。右上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於萬宜地質步道西側、緊鄰東壩內海與防波堤交界處的馬路上；左下角則印有「萬宜水庫・東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Danger: Deep Water Notice

Beyond the rock formations, the High Island Geo Trail also features a vast lake where you can enjoy a scenic walk along its edge.

20. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《VI》

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Short – Trig Pillar

You might spot a short, white cylindrical pillar on the trail—this is a miniature Trigonometrical Station, likely used for local surveying.

21. 📍 High Island Wooden Boardwalk

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Koi under the Boardwalk

In the lake beneath the East Dam Wooden Boardwalk, you can see many koi fish swimming around.

22. 📍 Kwun Mun Monument Cave (Sea Cave)

這張超廣角全景風景照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜地質步道木橋步道的完整環境。畫面下方為呈 U 字形環抱的木質觀景平台，平台鋪設了淺色木地板，邊緣裝有帶木扶手的金屬防護欄杆。欄杆左側安裝了兩塊傾斜的官方地質科普解說牌，左中側欄杆掛著一個鮮豔的橘紅色圓形救生圈；正中央欄杆則掛有一塊橘白相間的安全告示牌。觀景台正前方是一座高聳的黃褐色與紅褐色火山流紋岩山體，中央深邃暗黑的巨大洞口上方，精準標註了紅色定位針與白色粗體字「官門遺洞」。整片山壁展現出清晰且密集的垂直六角形岩柱節理。洞口下方為淺綠色的剔透水面，右側畫面則延伸至不規則的原始海岸岩石與遠處的主壩坡腳。圖片右上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於萬宜地質步道最南端盡頭觀景台的中心位置；正下方中央則印有「萬宜水庫・東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Kwun Mun Monument Cave (Sea Cave) – Panorama

This is a natural cave formed by wave erosion, known as a Sea Cave, a common coastal feature in the Sai Kung region.
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Kwun Mun Monument Cave (Sea Cave)

Before the reservoir was built, this cave faced the open sea and grew deeper through constant wave action. After the reservoir was completed in 1978, the breakwater effectively blocked the waves, stopping the erosion process. As a result, the cave remains perfectly preserved in its original form.

23. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《VII》

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East Dam, The Vast Lake

In addition to the unique hexagonal rocks, the High Island Geo Trail features a vast, tranquil lake, allowing visitors to enjoy a scenic stroll along the waterfront.

24. 📍 High Island Geo Trail 《VIII》

這張照片展示了香港聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內，萬宜水庫東壩副壩防波堤前的壯麗工程景觀。畫面中景橫亙著一整排巨型混凝土製成的雙錨沖力消波塊（俗稱錨形石），表面呈現樸實的土灰色水泥質地，整齊地在防波堤腳下排開。消波塊後方是向上傾斜延伸的龐大防波堤壁面，牆面上均勻分佈著無數個圓形凹孔，視覺效果極具幾何對稱感。牆面頂端則是一整條筆直的水平大堤邊緣，在蔚藍晴朗、毫無雲朵的藍天映襯下顯得無比宏偉。前景為一片寬闊、稍微起伏的黃褐色乾燥泥土與碎石地面。畫面上有多位遠足遊客：左前方有一名身穿淺藍色洋裝、戴著口罩的小女孩正在走動，後方跟著一位背著黑色雙肩背包、穿著粉紅色上衣與運動長褲的成年男子；中景部分還有幾位穿著休閒運動服、戴著帽子的遊人正走向錨形石或在石縫間探索。圖片右上角內嵌了一個圓形位置導覽地圖，清楚標示出當前位置正處於萬宜水庫東壩副壩內側、防波堤正前方的碎石開闊地上；右下角則印有「萬宜水庫-東壩」的紅色地標印記。

Anchor-shaped Breakwater

The dolos blocks used at the High Island Reservoir – East Dam feature an 『I-shaped』 or 『Double-T』 structure. Made of reinforced concrete, each individual block weighs up to 25 tons.

25. 📍 High Island Reservoir – East Dam

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High Island Reservoir – East Dam

The High Island Reservoir – East Dam utilizes a unique dual-structure design. An additional Breakwater, composed of over 7,000 interlocking dolos blocks, was installed on the seaward side to protect the main dam from wave erosion.
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Breakwater, Anchor-shaped Dolos Wall

The dolos blocks used for the main dam are designed with an 『I-shaped』 or 『Double-T』 structure, constructed from steel-reinforced concrete and weighing 25 tons each. The buffer zone between the Breakwater and the main dam further minimizes the impact of massive waves on the primary structure.

Route Breakdown
🏁 Finish 《Drumstick Bay (Chicken Leg Wan) → Kim Chu Wan → Po Pin Chau》

26. 📍 High Island Reservoir – Breakwater 《I》

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Cofferdam Notice Board

The Cofferdam Notice Board reminds visitors that since there are no railings on the breakwater, everyone must be extremely careful and avoid walking too close to the edge.

27. 📍 High Island Reservoir – Breakwater 《I》

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Anchor-shaped Dolos Wall

Dolos blocks were originally invented by engineers in South Africa over 70 years ago. Their unique shape effectively breaks up waves and absorbs their impact. They are widely used for seawalls and typhoon shelters, as well as for land reclamation and the creation of artificial reefs.

28. 📍 Po Pin Chau Trail, Entrance

這張照片詳細記錄了從香港西貢萬宜水庫東壩副壩圍堰壩（Coffer Dam）前往著名景點破邊洲的「破邊洲徑・入口」起點。畫面正中央為水務署的黃色安全告示牌，後方有行山遊客正站在巨大的混凝土錨形石上。遠處山頭經過後製標註了紅色的「破邊洲」地標，右下方則有清晰的深藍色「破邊洲徑・入口」文字與白色箭頭箭頭導引。左下角圓形地圖已更新為通往破邊洲與撿豬灣方向的詳細行山路線。

Po Pin Chau Path, Entrance

Walking to the very end of the High Island Reservoir – Breakwater, you will find the entrance to the trail for the next destination, Po Pin Chau.

29. 📍 Po Pin Chau Path 《I》

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Po Pin Chau Path 《I》

Following the mountain path straight ahead leads to Po Pin Chau. Alternatively, you can head down the path to your left to visit Drumstick Bay first.

30. 📍 Drumstick Bay (Chicken Leg Wan)

這張照片由香港西貢地質公園內著名的隱藏海灣「雞脾灣」石灘地面向前方取景。畫面近景展現了佈滿礫石與漂流物的海岸線，海浪拍打出白色浪花；中景為萬宜水庫副壩圍堰壩宏偉的錨形石（消波塊）防波堤；遠處山頭則經後製加上了紅色的「標尖角・觀景台」地標標籤。海灣中央帶有白色後製的「雞牌灣」斜體字樣，右下方則標註「萬宜水庫・雞牌灣」地標。左下角圓形局部地圖清楚定位出目前正位於海灣底部。

Drumstick Bay (Chicken Leg Wan)

Directly ahead is Drumstick Bay. It is a rocky beach; aside from the seawater, stones, and some washed-up debris, there isn’t much to see here.

31. 📍 Po Pin Chau Path 《II》

這張照片由香港西貢地質公園「破邊洲徑」的高處向下取景，完美捕捉了隱密海灣「撿豬灣」的半月形鵝卵石灘與拍打岸邊的白色浪花。畫面中央海面帶有白色後製的「撿豬灣」斜體字樣，遠方蔚藍海面上則經後製加上了紅色的「橫洲」地標標籤，指引出該無人島的位置。海灣右側為險峻的岩石山壁。左上角圓形局部地圖清楚定位出目前正位於俯瞰撿豬灣與破邊洲交界處的觀景點。

Looking Down at Kim Chu Wan 《I》

The rocky shore below your feet is .

32. 📍 Po Pin Chau Path 《III》

這張照片捕捉了香港西貢世界地質公園內「破邊洲徑」中段的實際山路路況。畫面中央為蜿蜒向上、由樹木與灌木叢環繞的原始黃土與木頭梯級步道。畫面右前方經過藝術後製，加入了一位身穿黑色運動短袖、緊身褲、頭戴圓邊遮陽帽與口罩的插畫風格行山男子。左下方標註「萬宜水庫・破邊洲徑」地標字樣，右上角圓形局部地圖清楚定位出目前正處於通往破邊洲的山脊林蔭路線上。

Po Pin Chau Path 《III》

Continue climbing up the mountain path towards Po Pin Chau.

33. 📍 Po Pin Chau Path  《IV》

這張照片由下往上拍攝了香港西貢聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內「破邊洲徑」最具挑戰性的山脊線斜坡。畫面近景為崎嶇不平、佈滿碎石與黃土的原始山徑，中景為一座被綠色低矮灌木與草叢覆蓋的渾圓山頭，隱約可見數位行山遊客正沿著山脊向上攀登。天空呈現乾淨純粹的蔚藍色。圖片左下方標註有「萬宜水庫・破邊洲徑」紅色地標字樣，右上角則融入圓形局部路線導覽地圖，精確指引出目前正處於翻越山頭前的位置。

Po Pin Chau Path 《IV》

Keep heading up the steps; once you cross the peak ahead, you will reach Po Pin Chau.

34. 📍 Heart of Hong Kong, Kim Chu Wan

這張全景照片完美捕捉了香港西貢聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園內「破邊洲徑」最具震撼力的海天一色奇景。畫面近景為茂密的綠色灌木叢，向左可俯瞰「撿豬灣」拍打著白色浪花的清澈漸層藍綠色海面，海平線上經後製清晰標註了「橫洲」、「火石洲 隱氹山 174m」及「伙頭墳洲」等西貢外海無人島嶼的位置。畫面右側山勢陡峭拔起，依序標記了「觀洞坳 127m」與連綿向上的最高點「花山 209m」。右下方標有紅色的「萬宜水庫・破邊洲徑」地標，左下角則無縫融入圓形的局部行山路線導覽地圖。

Heart of Hong Kong, Kim Chu Wan 《I》

Looking down at Kim Chu Wan, do you see a heart shape?
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Heart of Hong Kong, Kim Chu Wan 《II》

If you do, that is the legendary 『Heart of Hong Kong』.

35. 📍 Po Pin Chau

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Po Pin Chau

Starting from the East Dam Pavilion, passing through Biu Tsim Kok, the High Island Geo-trail, the East Dam Breakwater, and past Drumstick Bay and Kim Chu Wan, you have finally reached the final landmark, Po Pin Chau, after a 5.5 km trek.
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Po Pin Chau, The Cross

After traveling all this way to Po Pin Chau, besides admiring nature’s masterpiece — the Hexagonal Rock Columns — don’t forget to take a photo at the famous 《The Cross (十字架)》 check-in spot.

36. 📍 Po Pin Chau Path  《V》 ｜ Return

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Looking Back East Dam

At Po Pin Chau, besides 《The Cross》 and the 《Hexagonal Rock Columns》, you can also look back to enjoy views of Fa Shan, the East Dam, and Biu Tsim Kok, along with various distant mountain peaks and coastal islands.

37. 📍 Po Pin Chau Path  《VI》 ｜ Return

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Fa Shan Au (花山坳)

We won’t be ascending Fa Shan during this trip, but I hope to have the chance to explore it next time.

38. 📍 Finish: East Dam Pavilion / Sai Kung Man Yee Road / West Dam

這張廣角全景照片拍攝於香港西貢世界地質公園「萬宜水庫-東壩」的交通樞紐與遠足徑起點。畫面左側和中央展示了著名的東壩迴旋處，多輛新界綠色的士正依序停泊或駛離，一旁站著一位身穿白衣黑褲、背著行山包的遠足客。視線向中央與右側延伸，越過海岸防波堤，後製紅色地標精確標示出外海的「破邊洲 53m」、險峻的「花山 211m」以及著名的「官門遺洞」。畫面左上角巧妙融入了標有「東壩公廁」及小巴站位置的圓形局部地圖，右下角則帶有「萬宜水庫-東壩」標籤。

East Dam Pavilion 《II》

After trekking approximately 7.1 km, we have completed the loop and returned to our starting point, the East Dam Pavilion.
這張照片捕捉了乘車經過香港西貢世界地質公園「萬宜路」時，從的士車內居高臨下俯瞰的獨特視角。畫面前景為陡峭山坡上裸露的黃褐色巨石與碎石。中景呈現出線條極具幾何美感的萬宜水庫東壩副壩，以及由無數錨形石疊加而成的圍堰壩防波堤，將外海的波濤與內側平靜呈深藍色的水池完美隔開，左側依稀可見蜿蜒的木浪導賞徑棧道。遠景為一望無際的蔚藍大海，畫面中央透過紅色定位點精確標註了獨立於海面上的地質奇觀「破邊洲 53m」。畫面左下角帶有「萬宜水庫・東壩」定位標籤，左上角則融入了圓形的局部地圖，清晰標示出此時的士位於萬宜路起點附近的俯瞰視角。

Sai Kung, Man Yee Road

This geological journey at the High Island Reservoir – East Dam allowed us to admire one of Hong Kong’s grandest constructions alongside nature’s own masterpieces. Beyond the feast for the eyes provided by the beautiful scenery, we also gained some geological knowledge, making this a truly worthwhile trip.
這張照片捕捉了香港西貢「萬宜水庫-西壩」高處山坡逆光眺望的黃金時刻。畫面前景左右兩側為崎嶇的山坡岩石。中景為萬宜水庫開闊的內海，一道耀眼的金色夕陽餘暉在水面上拉出長長的光影，直達水庫中央一座延伸的半島，半島末端以後製紅色地標醒目標註了著名的景點「月明亭」。遠景視野橫跨西貢、沙田與馬鞍山區，連綿的山巒在逆光下呈現層次分明的剪影，畫面上方透過紅色定位點與白色文字，由左至右精確標註了各大群峰與海拔高度：包括「飛鵝山 602m」、「象山 585m」、「大老山 577m」、「黃牛山 604m」、「水牛山 606m」、「石芽山」、「昂平 405m」、「大金鐘 536m」、「彎曲山 592m」、「馬鞍山 702m」以及「牛押山 677m」。畫面左下角帶有「萬宜水庫-西壩」標籤，左上角則融入了圓形的局部路線導覽地圖。

High Island Reservoir – West Dam

On the taxi ride back from the High Island Reservoir – East Dam, you will pass the . If you catch it during sunset, the breathtaking view is equally enchanting.