Wong Chung Stream (¶À¯F¥Û¼î) |
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2 May 2004 |
NT East |
Trip DescriptionThis stream runs from West Buffalo Hill (Wong Ngo Shan, ¶À¤û¤s) to Ho Chung (»¨¯F) in Sai Kung. The stream is not very difficult, but it is full of slippery and mossy rocks. There are a few waterfalls though. The water there is clean, you can find quite of number fish, shrimps and frogs along the stream. |
Location 1Altitude : 95MDescription : This dam is the entrance of the stream. |
Location 2Altitude : 155MDescription : Quiet lower stream. |
Location 3Altitude : 210M
Description :
This is the first sizeable cliff in the stream. Although there is waterfall hanging on the cliff, there is practically no water pool associated with this fall.
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Location 4Altitude : 225MDescription : Here is a narrow footpath lying along the very edge of this cliff. You cannot afford to miss one step. |
Location 5Altitude : 245M
Description :
This is the key "attraction" of this stream, Ginseng Fall. The upper picture is a short waterfall that "guards" the Ginseng Fall.
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Location 6Altitude : 265MDescription : This is a mid-size pond on the top of the Ginseng Fall. |
Location 7Altitude : 360MDescription : At about 305M, you will find a faint footbpath which will eventually bring you to MacLehose Trail. This pic indicates where the faint footpath meets the MacLehose Trail. |