2022.10.23 SUN 【Hiking • 018】
Lion Rock . Lion Tail Ridge . Beacon Hill
獅子山 . 獅尾脊 . 筆架山

This is a classic cross-country route that seamlessly connects urban hustle with the iconic peaks of Kowloon. Starting from Wong Tai Sin Centre, you pass by Our Lady’s Primary School and the incense-filled Fat Jong Temple before hitting the trails via the Lion Tail Ridge. This ascent is a real test of stamina, taking you past the uniquely shaped Sky Ladder Rock and the Fool Tower, a spot steeped in local hiking folklore. As you gain elevation, the views open up spectacularly, leading you to the ultimate symbol of the Hong Kong spirit—the summit of Lion Rock, where the entire Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbour stretch out beneath you in a breathtaking panorama. The second half of the journey transitions into more tranquil, shaded paths. After a quick breather at the Kowloon Pass Reunion Pavilion, you’ll head west along the MacLehose Trail towards Beacon Hill. Once a vital site for aviation navigation, it now serves as a prime vantage point to see the city skyline interwoven with rolling ridges. The descent is relatively gentle, finally bringing you to the serene Kowloon Reservoir. It’s the perfect spot to wind down by the peaceful waters, wrapping up a rich journey that balances physical challenge, urban vistas, and natural ecology.

Route:

Wong Tai Sin Centre → Our Lady’s Primary School → Fat Jong Temple → Lion Tail Ridge → Sky Ladder Rock → Fool Tower → Lion Rock → Kowloon Pass Reunion Pavilion → Beacon Hill → Kowloon Reservoir

Duration
5.7 hrs
Distance
9 km
Highest Point
504 m
Difficulty
3.5 ⭐️
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這張專注於香港高難度進階行山路線、山脊險峻岩石地貌美學、以及九龍與香港島超廣角城市天際線價值的全景打卡相片，震撼記錄了獅子山「獅尾脊」最具代表性的驚險路段與無敵景致。 畫面採用極具空間開闊感的廣角全景構圖，巧妙地將前景的驚險攀爬與背景的宏偉市景融合。視覺核心為一個由五位男女組成的遠足團隊，各自在陡峭不規則的巨石（天梯石路段）上尋找支撐點： 左側隊員： 一名身穿黑色運動服的男士站在岩石邊緣，手持運動相機，姿態矯健。 中央與下方隊員： 兩名隊員身穿鮮豔服裝（一黃一黑藍）分立於巨型紅色 Google Map 標針圖示兩側，另一名戴白色帽子的女隊員則坐在較高的岩石上，展現出不畏高險的登山精神。 右側隊員： 一名身穿桃紅色上衣的女隊員立於後方斜翹的岩石脊線上，後方順著山勢延伸至翠綠茂密的獅子山主峰（標高 495 米）。 畫面左側及背景展現了無與倫比的地理視野。左下方是九龍半島密密麻麻、鱗次櫛比的現代高樓大廈與都市叢林；中景為維多利亞港海面；遠景則依序以淡灰色字體精準標註了「香港島」由東至西的各大主要山峰（如高樂信山、金馬倫山、奇力山、太平山、西高山等），甚至能穿越海峽遠眺大嶼山的「鳳凰山」、「彌勒山」與鄰近的「筆架山」，展現了香港極致的地理層次與錯落之美。山脊右側則順著電纜塔（輸電鐵塔）往沙田方向下切。 畫面視覺上疊加了極具視覺衝擊力的專業地圖導航設計：前景中央配有巨大的半透明白色粗體「獅尾脊」粗糙字樣；巨岩中央立著巨型紅色 Google 地標針；遠方各山頭亦設有相對應的紅色定位點。

Route Overview

Wong Tai Sin Centre → Our Lady’s Primary School → Fat Jong Temple → Lion Tail Ridge → Sky Ladder Rock → Fool Tower → Lion Rock → Kowloon Pass Reunion Pavilion → Beacon Hill → Kowloon Reservoir

【Start】 Setting off from Wong Tai Sin Centre, head along , where you will first pass by Our Lady’s Primary School. Continuing further up , you will reach Fat Jong Temple. This historic Buddhist temple offers a serene environment, making it a perfect spot for a short rest.

【Mid-Sectoin】 After leaving the temple, you will begin your ascent via the  Path. This route is famous for its steep gradients and magnificent views, often requiring some hands-on scrambling. Along the way, you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbour. You will eventually encounter , a massive rock formation that requires careful climbing.
Keep pushing forward until you reach . Built in 1959, this six-tier stone tower is inscribed with the phrases 『Standing Tall Between Heaven and Earth』 and a poetic couplet describing the surrounding landscape. It is a popular landmark for photos and a well-earned breather.

【Finish】 Leaving the tower behind, continue along the ridge to finally reach the summit of Lion Rock. As one of Hong Kong’s most iconic peaks, the summit offers a breathtaking view overlooking the entire Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. Descending from the peak, you will pass the Kowloon Pass Reunion Pavilion, an important landmark commemorating Hong Kong’s handover.
Next, follow the trail to Beacon Hill known for its unique terrain and grand vistas, making it an excellent vantage point for photography. Finally, descend along the path to reach the Kowloon Reservoir. The reservoir area is beautifully scenic, providing a relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding or having a picnic.

Duration
5.7 hrs
Distance
9 km
Highest Point
504 m
Scenery
4.5 ⭐️
Difficulty
3.5 ⭐️
Exposure Index
4 ⭐️
這張具備極高景觀參考價值的登山照片生動記錄了香港進階行山路線「獅子山獅尾脊徑」中段「天梯石」的壯麗風光。 畫面右側展現了數名身穿專業戶外裝備的登山客，正坐在融入白色「天梯石」設計字體的花崗岩巨岩陣上，上方配有大型紅色地理定位針。左側的廣角遠景視野極具縱深，山腳下清晰可見九龍中部的格仔山與樂富住宅群，跨海中景與遠景則以精準的數位地標針標記了香港島的名山天際線（包括奇力山、太平山、西高山、摩星嶺）以及大嶼山方向的長洲與喜靈洲。 相片左上角內嵌了 Google Maps 的實地登山路線切圖，精準指引從起點「法藏寺」前往關鍵地標「天梯石」的步道方位。

Here are the reference statistics for this journey:

Total Ascent
632 m
Total Descent
488 m
Moving Speed
3 km/h
Average Speed
1.6 km/h
Moving Time
2.9 hrs
Total Journey Time
5.7 hrs

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Transport Guide

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Temple Mall North

  1. 🚇 MTR Wong Tai Sin Station, Exit E
這張照片拍攝於港鐵-黃大仙站內。站內綠色背景的「出口 EXIT」指示牌詳細列出了 B1、B2、B3 出口可達的景點與設施，包含浸信會天虹小學、龍翔官立中學、馬仔坑遊樂場、黃大仙上邨、黃大仙祠牌樓、東華三院籤品哲理中心、嗇色園黃大仙祠及黃大仙中心北館。左下方附有局部周邊街道地圖，背景為黃大仙站標誌性的黃褐色馬賽克磚牆。
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Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, Bus Stop

  1. Take 《Bus 72 or 81》 to return to West Kowloon urban areas.

💡 Tips:

  • Just a small heads-up—the bus route heading back to West Kowloon (like Sham Shui Po or Jordan) is usually 《72 (not 77)》, while 《81》 takes you straight to Mong Kok and Jordan. Both are great options for getting back to the city!
這張專業行山路線地圖截圖完整記錄了「麥理浩徑第5段終點」與「第6段起點」周邊的詳細地理脈絡。 地圖以標準的 Google Maps 衛星與道路綠色圖層為基底，上方疊加了深藍色的實測行山軌跡線（帶有前進方向箭頭），清晰展示了兩段麥理浩徑的轉折關係： 麥理浩徑第5段動線： 軌跡由畫面右側的蜿蜒山路（九龍山脊、獅子山尾稜方向）切入，順著山勢下行，依序經過綠色行山標示的「Distance Post M113」與「Distance Post M114」。 核心交接點： 軌跡隨後跨越尖山隧道上方的山嶺，下切至「麥理浩徑第5及6段交接點」。此處緊鄰繁忙的大埔道（8號幹線）與青沙公路網。 麥理浩徑第6段與環湖： 進入通往馬騮山的「金山路」車路路段，軌跡沿著左側九龍副水塘與右側九龍水塘之間的綠化帶北上，並在「Distance Post M116」旁橫跨具有歷史價值的「九龍水塘主壩」，進入環湖步道核心。 終點接駁： 路線最終折返，指向位於大埔道天橋旁的紅色 Map Pin 標示「終點」，該處緊鄰「馬騮山公共洗手間」與九巴 72 號線巴士站。

Route Breakdown
🚩 Start 《Wong Tai Sin Centre → Lion Tail Ridge → Lion Rock》

1. 📍 Temple Mall North

這張照片拍攝於港鐵-黃大仙站內。站內綠色背景的「出口 EXIT」指示牌詳細列出了 B1、B2、B3 出口可達的景點與設施，包含浸信會天虹小學、龍翔官立中學、馬仔坑遊樂場、黃大仙上邨、黃大仙祠牌樓、東華三院籤品哲理中心、嗇色園黃大仙祠及黃大仙中心北館。左下方附有局部周邊街道地圖，背景為黃大仙站標誌性的黃褐色馬賽克磚牆。

MTR Wong Tai Sin Station

Start: Exit from MTR Wong Tai Sin Station, Exit B3, then follow the signs towards .
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Wong Tai Sin Centre, Temple Mall North

Just outside Exit B3 of MTR Wong Tai Sin Station is , the starting point of today’s journey.

2. 📍 Wong Tai Sin Square

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Wong Tai Sin Square

Walking about 150 meters from Temple Mall North, you will reach Wong Tai Sin Square. Looking back at the mall, you can see a panoramic view featuring the Wong Tai Sin Archway and Wong Tai Sin Temple, with Lung On House, Yat Sin House, Yiu Sin House, and Kai Sin House standing tall in the background.

3. 📍 Shatin Pass Road

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Shatin Pass

After crossing Wong Tai Sin Square, head uphill along Shatin Pass Road. The estate ahead is Chuk Yuen North Estate. Continue climbing past Lung Fai Court.

4. 📍 Our Lady’s Primary School

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Our Lady’s Primary School

After walking about 550 meters from the start at Temple Mall North, you will arrive at Our Lady’s Primary School.

5. 📍 Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital 🏥

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Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital 🏥

After passing the school, continue uphill along Shatin Pass Road. The hospital ahead is Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital.

6. 📍 TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital

這張照片拍攝於黃大仙沙田坳道。畫面中央為東華三院黃大仙醫院的白色正門建築，頂部橫樑以繁體中文黑字寫有「東華三院黃大仙醫院」，下方標示門牌「124」。牌坊下設有金屬防護柵欄與鐵門，門上貼有各式告示。大門左側牆面掛有「本院並無急症服務」的醒目指示牌。兩側圍牆帶有傳統的中式鏤空圓孔磚裝飾，上方有繁茂的綠色樹木遮蔭。右下角圓形嵌入式地圖以藍線精準標示出由黃大仙站出發的軌跡，並用紅色定位點指出目前位置已推進至黃大仙醫院前。

TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital 🏥

Keep heading up Shatin Pass Road. The next facility you’ll see is the TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital.

7. 📍 Diamond Hill Fresh and Salt Water Pumping Station

這張照片拍攝於黃大仙沙田坳道的上坡路段。畫面右側為水務署設有金屬鐵絲網圍欄的鑽石山食水及海水抽水站，前方立有寫著「鑽石山泵房及員工宿舍」的藍底白字指示牌以及水務署的金屬告示牌。左側為寬闊的行人路，可見幾位背著背包的行山客正向上前行。畫面背景透過紅色定位點清晰標示了山坡上的高樓地標，包括沙田坳邨的和田樓、順田樓，以及遠方的慈雲山報案中心與鮑伯濤紀念小學。右下角圓形嵌入式地圖以藍線精準標示出由黃大仙站出發的軌跡，並定位出目前位置已推進至抽水站旁。

Diamond Hill Fresh and Salt Water Pumping Station

After passing Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital 🏥, continue uphill along Shatin Pass Road. Spotting the road sign ahead, we arrived at the Diamond Hill Fresh and Salt Water Pumping Station.

8. 📍 CLP – Tsz Wan Shan Operations Centre

這張照片拍攝於黃大仙沙田坳道的上坡路段。畫面中央是一棟高大的淡褐色現代化工業建築，外牆掛有藍色的中華電力（CLP）圓形標誌，建築頂部設有通訊天線架。大樓左側與後方背景可見巨大的金屬高壓電纜塔佇立在山坡上，藍天中散落著白雲。前方設有灰色石牆與保安閘口。畫面右側為順著山勢向上延伸的沙田坳道車路，路旁種有綠色樹木。右上角的圓形嵌入式地圖以藍線精準標示出由黃大仙站出發的軌跡，紅色定位點則指出目前位置已推進至慈雲山運作中心旁。

CLP – Tsz Wan Shan Operations Centre

Shortly after the pumping station, you will come across the CLP – Operations Centre.

9. 📍 Tsz Wan Shan, Fat Jong Temple

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Tsz Wan Shan, Fat Jong Temple

After trekking about 1.2 km from the start, you will reach , Fat Jong Temple.

10. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《I》

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Lion Tail Ridge Path 《I》

At the end of Fat Jong Temple, there is a concrete path on the left. Follow the path past the temple’s backyard to find the entrance to the Path.

11. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《II》

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Lion Tail Ridge Path 《II》

Pass the temple and proceed along the mountain trail.

12. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《III》

這張照片展示了香港著名行山景點——獅子山的熱門挑戰路線「獅尾脊」。畫面中可見陡峭且崎嶇的黃土山徑，兩旁被密集的樹林遮蔽，充滿原始攀爬樂趣。圖片右上角特別嵌入了 Google Maps 地圖切圖，清晰標示出登山者位於「天梯」與「法藏寺」之間的具體地理位置。

Lion Tail Ridge Path 《III》

Continue following the narrow mountain path heading upwards.

13. 📍 Sky Ladder Rock

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Sky Ladder Rock

After walking about 300 meters along the trail from Fat Jong Temple, you will finally reach the first landmark of this trip:  (天梯石).

14. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《IV》

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Distant View of Hong Kong Island

After trekking about 300 meters uphill from Fat Jong Temple, you will finally reach the first landmark of the journey: Sky Ladder Rock (天梯石).

15. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《V》

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The Solitary Boulder

Standing on the Lion Rock Tail Ridge (獅尾脊), you can soak in the sweeping views of the city skylines and mountain peaks on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

16. 📍 Fool Tower

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Fool Tower

Continuing about 500 meters uphill from Sky Ladder Rock (天梯石), you will arrive at the second landmark:  (傻人塔). The site is located on the mid-slope of the Lion’s tail. The original tower was about 15 feet tall, built by five elders who called themselves 『Silly Persons』 — Chan Sap-kan, Lai Shui-pei, Tsang Wai-shu, Chan Po-sing, and Liu Chi-cho—who lugged sand and stones up the mountain themselves. The tower consisted of several tiers with inscribed couplets; the second tier featured the lines: “Two mountains embrace the sea where the carp swims; one tower pierces the sky to wake the sleeping lion.” This perfectly captures the essence of the peaks of Hong Kong and Kowloon (led by and Lion Rock), the harbor, Lei Yue Mun, and the tower itself. In 1964, a typhoon snapped the tower in half, sending the upper portion rolling down the slope. Today, only those who know the way can catch a glimpse of the remains. 

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17. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《VI》

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Lion Tail Ridge Path 《VI》

Stand on the Lion Rock Tail Ridge once more to admire the panoramic views of the Hong Kong and Kowloon urban landscapes and the surrounding ridges across Victoria Harbour.

18. 📍 Lion Tail Ridge Path 《VII》

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Wild Coffee and Big Blue Lilyturf

Wildflowers along the ridge: Wild Coffee (九節) features fleshy drupes that are nearly spherical, turning red or orange-red when ripe, with vertical ridges appearing when dried. Big Blue Lilyturf (闊葉麥門冬) is a perennial evergreen herb with short, thick rhizomes and roots that often swell into fleshy, cylindrical tubers.

19. 📍 The Tail of 🦁️Lion Rock

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The Tail of 🦁️Lion Rock

Starting from Temple Mall North and trekking via Shatin Pass Road and the Lion Rock Tail Ridge Path, you have covered about 2.3 km and climbed 480 meters to finally reach the rear of Lion Rock.

20. 📍 🦁️Lion Rock

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🦁️Lion Rock

After the 2.3 km hike and 480-meter ascent from the starting point at Temple Mall North, you have successfully summited 🦁️Lion Rock (獅子山).

Route Breakdown
🏁 Finish 《Lion Rock → Beacon Hill → Kowloon Reservoir》

21. 📍 Lion Rock Trail 《I》

這張直式相片真實記錄了香港著名遠足徑「獅子山」傳統官方或主要維護步道的林蔭段風貌。 畫面採中景縱深構圖。視覺焦點由下而上延伸，是一條由天然不規則石塊砌成的登山石階步道，路徑中央巧妙地繪製了一條白色的行山路線導引線。步道兩側整齊排列著樹幹略帶紅褐色的常綠闊葉灌木與喬木，枝葉在上方交錯合攏，遮擋了大部分的天空，僅留下一縷縷陽光透過樹冠灑在滿布枯葉的黃土與石階上，營造出寧靜祥和的幽靜氛圍。 左下角標註有紅色 Google 定位圖示與「獅子山徑」地理標籤，右下角則內嵌 Google Maps 實地行山軌跡圓形切圖，顯示目前正處於獅子山主峰與回程下山路段之間的林蔭階梯。

Lion Rock Trail 《I》

At the end of Fat Jong Temple, Tsz Wan Shan, there is a concrete path on the left. Follow the path past the temple’s backyard to reach the entrance of the Lion Tail Ridge Path.

22. 📍 Lion Rock Trail 《II》

Lion Rock Trail 《II.1》Lion Rock Trail, Wedelia

Lion Rock Trail 《II》

After passing Fat Jong Temple, continue along the mountain trail.

23. 📍 The Head of 🦁️Lion Rock •

Lion Rock Head, WedeliaLion Rock Head

The Head of 🦁️Lion Rock •

Keep following the narrow mountain path after passing the temple area to reach the 『Lion’s Head』.

24. 📍 Lion Rock Trail 《III》

這張相片記錄了香港著名地標「獅子山徑」主峰周邊震撼的怪石地貌。 畫面採近景仰視構圖，帶來強烈的視覺壓迫感。主體為一塊結構奇特、層次分明且不規則突出的巨大灰褐色花崗岩。巨岩表面布滿了因長期風化侵蝕而形成的深色裂隙與粗糙紋理。岩石右側的陡峭縫隙中，奇蹟般地生長著一棵枝葉翠綠的小樹，與冰冷堅硬的石壁形成鮮明對比。 背景為大片厚重的灰色雲層，左上角隱約透出清晨或午後被雲霧遮擋、形成一圈光暈的柔和太陽逆光，為整幅畫面增添了一絲神祕與蒼茫的氛圍。 右下角標註有紅色 Google 定位圖示與「獅子山徑」地理標籤；右上角則內嵌 Google Maps 實地行山軌跡圓形切圖，精確顯示目前正位於獅子山主峰與回歸亭之間的岩石路段。

Lion Rock Trail 《III》

You’ll spot some oddly shaped rocks here — one wonders if there’s a legendary story behind them.

25. 📍 Rain Shelter

Storm Pavilion 《I》Storm Pavilion 《II》

Rain Shelter

After crossing the Lion’s Head, begin the descent. Walk for about 200 meters to reach the Rain Shelter (風雨亭).

26. 📍 Kowloon Pass Reunion Pavilion

Kowloon Pass, Pavilion for Commemorating ReturnMacLehose Trail - Section 5, Map Information Board 《II》MacLehose Trail - Section 5, Map Information Board 《I》Kowloon Pass Pavilion for Commemorating Return, Stone TabletKowloon Pass, Parrot 《II》Kowloon Pass, Parrot 《I》

Kowloon Pass Reunion Pavilion

This spot is located about 1.2 km from the starting point at Temple Mall North (via the standard route). It’s a key resting point.

27. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 5 《I》

MacLehose Trail - Section 5, Distance Post M107MacLehose Trail - Section 5, Adiantum flabellulatum / Fan-leaved Maidenhair Fern

MacLehose Trail – Section 5, Fan-leaved Maidenhair Fern

Plants along Section 5: The Fan-leaved Maidenhair Fern (扇葉鐵線蕨, Adiantum flabellulatum Linn.) has green, smooth, hairless fronds. Its veins are fan-shaped and dichotomously branched. The stipe (stalk) is slender and dark red, resembling thin iron wire.

28. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 5 《II》

MacLehose Trail, Rock Inscription SignpostMacLehose Trail - Section 5, Mysterious Cave 《II》MacLehose Trail - Section 5, Mysterious Cave 《I》

MacLehose Trail – Section 5, Mysterious Cave

Explore the hidden spots along Section 5, where you might find interesting ferns and small cave openings among the rocks.

29. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 5 《III》

這張特寫相片真實記錄了香港獅子山郊野公園內「麥理浩徑第5段」幽靜山徑邊緣的自然生命力。 畫面採水平視角的近距離微距構圖。視覺核心為一株生長在山徑旁、正值花期的野生花卉。莖幹上同時綻放出兩朵鮮豔奪目的紫色花朵（疑似爵床科或相關本地原生草本），花冠呈唇形或喇叭狀向外伸展，花瓣上帶有細緻的紋理；花朵後方與下方連接著被微毛覆蓋的綠色花萼及具鋸齒邊緣的卵形綠葉，展現出植物生機勃勃的姿態。 植物周邊的地面環境屬於典型香港次生林下的地被風貌，混雜著大量乾枯的褐色常綠闊葉樹葉、細碎的枯枝以及乾燥的黃土碎石，與主體野花的鮮艷色彩形成強烈對比。畫面左上方與背景中還伴生著其他不同形態的野生草本植物，襯托出林下生態的豐富多樣。 畫面左下角標註有紅色 Google 定位圖示與「麥理浩徑・第5段」地理標籤；右上角則內嵌 Google Maps 實地行山軌跡圓形切圖，精確顯示目前位置正處於麥理浩徑第5段接近筆架山、展望台方向的林蔭路段。

MacLehose Trail – Section 5, Sticky Adenosma

Wildflowers along Section 5: Sticky Adenosma (毛麝香, Adenosma glutinosum) is an erect herb in the Plantaginaceae family. It grows 30–100 cm tall with cylindrical stems and purplish-blue flowers. It blooms and fruits from July to October.

30. 📍 Military Coordinate Stone Base

Military Coordinate Stone Base 《I》Military Coordinate Stone Base 《IV》Military Coordinate Stone Base 《III》Military Coordinate Stone Base 《II》MacLehose Trail - Section 5, Distance Post M108 《I》MacLehose Trail - Section 5, Distance Post M108 《II》

Military Coordinate Stone Base

This is a very special military marker—it is reportedly the largest Military Coordinate (軍事座標) ever discovered in Hong Kong.

31. 📍 MacLehose Trail – Section 5 《IV》

這張相片記錄了香港獅子山郊野公園內「麥理浩徑第五段」一段極具代表性的森林上坡步道。 畫面採具備極佳縱深感的仰視與對稱構圖。視覺核心為一條向畫面深處蜿蜒延伸的登山山徑，前段為平緩、散落著褐色枯葉與碎石的原始黃土地面，左側可見粗壯的樹根如龍爪般盤繞於地表；中後段則無縫銜接由不規則天然石塊砌築而成的防滑手作石階梯級。一條後製的白色流線型箭頭標線順著山徑與階梯中心一路向上指引，為畫面增添了動態的導航感。 步道兩側被生長茂密、形態各異的常綠闊葉樹林與灌木叢重重包圍，左前方一株樹皮光滑且局部泛白的獨特樹幹在綠蔭中顯得格外醒目。陽光透過頂部繁茂的綠色蒼穹篩落，在泥路與石階上留下一地斑駁的光影，整體氛圍幽靜、清爽，展現了香港本土郊野山徑的自然原始之美。 畫面左下角標註有紅色 Google 定位圖示與「麥理浩徑・第5段」地理標籤；右上角則內嵌 Google Maps 實地行山軌跡圓形切圖，精確顯示目前位置正處於回歸亭往筆架山觀景台方向、接近 M108 標距柱的麥徑五段核心路段。

MacLehose Trail – Section 5 《IV》

After passing the military marker, continue along  towards Beacon Hill.

32. 📍 Beacon Hill Viewing Platform

Beacon Hill Viewing Point 《I》Beacon Hill Viewing Point 《II》

Beacon Hill Viewing Platform

After leaving Lion Rock and trekking for about 1.8 km, you will arrive at the next summit, Beacon Hill.

33. 📍 Beacon Hill Trig Pillar

這張相片真實記錄了香港獅子山郊野公園內「麥理浩徑第五段」一處極具神祕色彩與考據價值的隱密測量點。 畫面採水平正視的對稱構圖。視覺核心為一座挺立在圓形混凝土基座中央的「舊式標高柱」。這座標高柱呈粗規整的圓柱體外觀，表面由於長年暴露於山林風雨之中，呈現出黑褐色、灰色與白班交錯的斑駁風化質感，頂部邊緣帶有輕微的缺損與凹陷，與現今普遍使用的黑白漆面現代化三角測量站截然不同，展現出濃厚的歷史滄桑感。 標高柱兩側及後方被生長極其茂密、高度過人的翠綠竹林與綠色常綠灌木叢緊緊簇擁，僅在正前方留出一小片乾燥的黃土泥地；上方視野隨之開闊，展現出帶有淡淡白雲的晴朗藍天，整體畫面在隱密中帶著一絲豁然開朗的幽靜氛圍。 畫面左下角標註有紅色 Google 定位圖示與「神秘・標高柱」地理標籤；右上角則內嵌 Google Maps 實地行山軌跡圓形切圖，精確顯示目前位置正處於筆架山觀景台與筆架山頂之間、麥理浩徑第5段的山脊線軌跡上。

Beacon Hill Trig Pillar

The Beacon Hill Trigonometrical Station is tucked away in a rather hidden spot.

34. 📍 Lung Yan Road

Lung Yan Road, MacLehose Trail - Rock Inscription SignpostLung Yan Road

Lung Yan Road

This paved road intersects with  . Its main purpose is for maintenance access to the radar station. Seeing the entrance sign for Shatin Pass means we have completed that section of the trail.

35. 📍 Beacon Hill Radar Station

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Beacon Hill Radar Station

Follow the stone steps up to the Beacon Hill Radar Station. Operated by the Civil Aviation Department, this station assists in airport air traffic control.  provides vehicle access for technicians.

36. 📍 Kowloon Reservoir

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Kowloon Reservoir

From the starting point at Temple Mall North, via Shatin Pass Road, Lion Tail Ridge, Lion Rock, and MacLehose Trail – Section 5, we have trekked a total of 8.5 km to reach the final attraction: Kowloon Reservoir.

37. 📍 Kam Shan Road

Kam Shan Road - Monkey KingKam Shan Road - Monkeys on Patrol

Kam Shan Road

After leaving the reservoir, follow Kam Shan Road to return to the Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, bus stop. As you are in , which is 『Monkey Territory』, stay alert! Keep all food and plastic bags inside your backpack to prevent any 『monkey robberies』.

38. 📍 Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, Bus Stop

這張專業行山路線地圖截圖完整記錄了「麥理浩徑第5段終點」與「第6段起點」周邊的詳細地理脈絡。 地圖以標準的 Google Maps 衛星與道路綠色圖層為基底，上方疊加了深藍色的實測行山軌跡線（帶有前進方向箭頭），清晰展示了兩段麥理浩徑的轉折關係： 麥理浩徑第5段動線： 軌跡由畫面右側的蜿蜒山路（九龍山脊、獅子山尾稜方向）切入，順著山勢下行，依序經過綠色行山標示的「Distance Post M113」與「Distance Post M114」。 核心交接點： 軌跡隨後跨越尖山隧道上方的山嶺，下切至「麥理浩徑第5及6段交接點」。此處緊鄰繁忙的大埔道（8號幹線）與青沙公路網。 麥理浩徑第6段與環湖： 進入通往馬騮山的「金山路」車路路段，軌跡沿著左側九龍副水塘與右側九龍水塘之間的綠化帶北上，並在「Distance Post M116」旁橫跨具有歷史價值的「九龍水塘主壩」，進入環湖步道核心。 終點接駁： 路線最終折返，指向位於大埔道天橋旁的紅色 Map Pin 標示「終點」，該處緊鄰「馬騮山公共洗手間」與九巴 72 號線巴士站。

Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, Bus Stop

At the Shek Lei Pui • Reservoir, bus stop, you can take 《Bus 72 or 81》 to return to the West Kowloon urban area.