Moderate 2.3: Sai Wan Pavilion to Sai Wan Beach Hike | 中等 2.3：西灣亭至西灣沙灘行山

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Moderate 2.3: Sai Wan Pavilion to Sai Wan Beach Hike | 中等 2.3：西灣亭至西灣沙灘行山 (中文版往下) Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 (Public Holiday) Hike Time: ~11:15 AM to~ 4:15 PM (approx. 3-4 hours on trail) Meeting Point: Sai Kung McDonald's (Shops 1-3, G/F, Sai Kung Garden, 16 Chan Man Street) Bring: • 1.5L water • Snacks • Comfortable walking or hiking shoes with good grip (route includes stairs, rocks, light scrambling, and loose gravel) • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) – limited shade on exposed sections • Rain gear • Mosquito repellent • Octopus card and HKD 250 cash – cash needed for village bus 29R, potential taxi, or speedboat (HKD 120-160 per person) Adverse Weather Arrangement: If weather is deemed too bad to proceed (heavy rain, thunderstorms, or T3/8 typhoon signal), the event will be cancelled. A decision will be made 2 hours prior to the meeting time. Sai Wan Escape – A Scenic Loop via Lo Tei Tun, Four Rock Pools & Sai Wan Beach Join us for a rewarding morning loop hike from Sai Wan Pavilion! We'll ascend Lo Tei Tun (螺地墩) for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, then descend to the Sheung Luk Four Rock Pools (雙鹿石澗四疊潭) to see the natural swimming sites. We'll continue down to Sai Wan Beach (大浪西灣) – widely considered one of Hong Kong's most beautiful beaches – for a well-deserved photo break. Finally, we'll return via Chui Tung Au (吹筒坳) on the Tai Long Wan Hiking Trail paved path back to Sai Wan Pavilion. Who should sign up? This is a slow/moderate paced leisure hike suitable for beginners with basic fitness. The trail includes stairs, rocks, light scrambling, loose gravel, and uneven sections, so some hiking experience is helpful. We'll maintain a relaxed pace with photo breaks. Hike Description: We'll meet at Sai Kung McDonald's and take the 29R village bus together to Sai Wan Pavilion (西灣亭). From there, we'll turn onto the path toward Lo Tei Tun (螺地墩) – a small peak at 255m elevation with panoramic views over Sai Wan, Tai Long Wan, and the surrounding mountains including Sharp Peak (蚺蛇尖). After enjoying the views, we'll descend toward the Sheung Luk Four Rock Pools (雙鹿石澗四疊潭) – a series of natural pools and waterfalls that are popular swimming spots in summer. We'll then continue our descent into Sai Wan Beach for a well-deserved photo break. After enjoying the scenery, we'll make our way back via Chui Tung Au (吹筒坳) on the Tai Long Wan Hiking Trail paved path back to Sai Wan Pavilion. Total hiking time is approximately 3-4 hours at a leisurely pace with photo breaks. Toilets/Supplies: • Start: Public toilets at Sai Kung town (near McDonald's) • On trail: Toilets available at Sai Wan Village and Sai Wan Beach • End: Public toilets at Sai Kung town Speedboat Option for the Return to Sai Kung Pier: If you want to skip the last 3km hike return, feel free to take the speedboat from Ham Tin Beach or Sai Wan Beach. The ride costs between 120-160 HKD per person, so make sure to bring some cash, and depending on availability! Important Notes: • This is a walking-only hike – we will not be swimming, dipping, or playing in streams (玩溪澗). At most, we may walk alongside the stream on rocks, and some looser gravel sections. • The route includes stairs, rocks, light scrambling, and loose gravel – wear shoes with good grip • Bring enough water – there are limited supply points along the way (some stores at Sai Wan Village) • Some sections are exposed – sun protection is essential • Village bus 29R has limited departures – we will split into groups and taxi or speedboat our way back to Sai Kung PADS Rating: • Pace: 1.5 (Slow/moderate beginner pace) • Ascent: 2.0 (~246m elevation gain) • Distance: 2.0 (~6.0km) • Surface: 2.5 (Clear dirt trail with paved concrete, stairs, rocks, light scrambling, and loose gravel) • Heat Factor: +0.5 (October) • Overall Rating: 2.3 (rounded up from 2.25) • Difficulty Level: MODERATE (falls within the 2.3 to 3.0 range) Map / Trail Info: • Detailed Route Guide (Tim Hiking - English): https://