Ki Lun Shan (麒麟山), Tai Lo Tian (大羅天), Kai Kung Leng(雞公嶺)

23 March 2008

NT North

Trip Description

This route consists of Ki Lun Shan (麒麟山), Tai Lo Tian (大羅天), Kai Kung Leng(雞公嶺) in northern part fo New Terrritories. The route is not dangerous at all, but it will definitely take you some energy. In Tai Lo Tian area, you will found some relic of trench constructions left by British army. In Kai Kung Leng area, you will find a mountain bikers and paragliders.

Location 1
Altitude : 60M

Description : The entrance of is not too obvious, it lies behind some tombs. The mountain behind the tower is Ki Lun Shan (麒麟山).
Location 2

Altitude : 222M

Description : These three guys are now on the top of Ki Lun Shan (麒麟山), the nearer mountain is called Dai Lo Tian whose name is typically not indicated on map.
Location 3
Altitude : 135M

Description : An abandoned hut which was probably used as guard post half a century ago.
Location 4
Altitude : 245M

Description : This is little Tai Lo Tian (大羅天) which is also called 小羅天.
Location 5
Altitude : 325M

Description : We found another trench construction. There is a nearby small mountain which nourish some beautiful trees.
Location 6
Altitude : 337M

Description : This is the top of Tai Lo Tian (大羅天).
Location 7
Altitude : 550M

Description : There are a number of paragliders flying around Kai Kung Leng(雞公嶺).
Location 8
Altitude : 430M

Description : We are now scaling down the southern slope of Kai Kung Leng to get back to Fan Kam Road. The slope is rather steep. Take care of your knees.