Hau Tong Kai(µU¶í·Ë)
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27 May 2001
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NT East
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Trip Description
Hau Tong Kai is a very famous swimmable stream in Sai Kung Area.
This stream meets Ko Tong Kau at Tai Tan. However, the portion that extend from
Tai Tan (¤jÅy) to Hoi Ha Road(®ü¤U¸ô) is rather boring. It is advised to start the trip right
at Hoi Ha Road.
One of its swimming
pool is easily acessible by even hiking novice. Although this stream is not very long,
it packs with many sizable natural swimming pools. The stream is also wide, one does not
have to struggle inside dense vegetation. In hot summer time, it is a nice place to visit.
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Location 1
Altitude : 70M
Description :
This dam is a very distinct landmark on Hoi Ha Road. It also marks the entrance of Hau Tong Kai.
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Location 2
Altitude : 75M
Description :
If you don't want river trekking, yet you want to have a bath in natural swimming pool.
Please come this pool which locates right after the dam. And there is footpath running
from the road directly to this pool. There is also a rocky shore where you can cook your meal.
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Location 3
Altitude : 100M
Description :
Some hiking veterans build a metal ladder here to help scaling up this big rock.
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Location 4
Altitude : 110M
Description : Here is a mid-size pool, not very deep but very enjoyable because it has
a short waterfall as shown in the pictures. Moreover, here the rocks are big and flat,
it is an ideal place for resting and even cooking.
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Location 5
Altitude : 135M
Description : As I have mentioned in the beginning of this page, this stream accommodates
many sizable swimming pools. This is another example.
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Location 6
Altitude : 18M
Description : Here this stream almost takes a 90 degree left turn. Right at the corner is another
big swimming pool. Above the pool, there is a flat rock platform on the left. Again, it is another
ideal place for setting up your cooking stove.
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Location 7
Altitude : 210M
Description : If you proceed along the stream after the first exit, you'll find the stream getting
narrow and flat. Well, don't give up. If you have energy, it is worthwhile to keep trekking
until the second exit.
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Location 8
Altitude : 255M
Description :
At this altitude, the stream widens again and gives a spectacular view of short waterfalls.
The second exit is waiting for you on the top of these waterfalls.
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