Monday, February 19, 2018

Castle Peak (青山)

Duration: 
8k, 3.5 hours

Difficulty: 
8/10. 568m elevation gain. High difficulty on the way down as it is steep and slippery

Cel phone coverage: Everywhere.

Water needs: 1 liter.

Appreciation: 7/10. Nice views on a clear day

Map & Details: http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2716491313/

Exercise Area: None

Transportation: MTR to Tuen Mun. Light rail back to Tsuen Mun

Why it's worth it: 
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Tuen Mun esxit 'B'

Go West on Pui To Rd, over the Tuen Mun River

Left on Tsing Wun Road

Right on Hing Choi Street
(Castle Peak will be visible right in front of you)

Left on Yeung Tsing Road

Right on Tsing Shan Monestary Path




Take 10 minutes to visit the monastery which is one of the two most important in the area.

Once done, climb up the stairs with the yellow railing

Left at the first gazebo

Right. There will be signs saying the hike is hard


At the top, you'll find a gazebo. Head right and around the summit.
From there, try to more or less follow the main path.
Best to follow the GPS map because there are tons of little side-paths



Left around the rock, then right



Almost at the paved road

Follow the paved road down


Head right. Then right again at the main road...

You will reach the light rail station. The one on your left will bring you back to the Tuen Mun MTR

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Please, don't litter!

Hiking is about communion with nature. So please pickup after yourself. There's no excuse to leave plastic bags, water bottles or any rubbish on or around the trails; if you managed to bring it, you can manage to bring it back!