Pat Sin Leng
The Pat Sin Leng is a mountain range in the New Territories, near Tai Po. It is famous for its challenging climb and beautiful views from the top.
The name, roughly translated, means "Peaks of Eight Gods", referring to eight gods or fairies from Chinese mythology, and the eight distinct peaks of the ridge.
Pat Sin Leng is also part of a large escarpment, where over a distance of several kilometers part of the earth has been pushed up by a couple hundred meters. This results in a very steep slope on the south side (the scarp face), and a much gentler slope on the north side of this ridge.
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Pat Sin Leng
The Pat Sin Leng range is one of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong, and also one of the more demanding walks. The name "Pat Sin Leng" means "Peaks of Eight Gods", as it is a mountain ridge with eight distinct peaks. The views from this range are among the best of Hong Kong.
Geologically these mountains are interesting as they are part of a major escarpment, where part of the terrain has been lifted by tectonic forces.
...Read moreThe Pat Sin Leng range is one of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong, and also one of the more demanding walks. The name "Pat Sin Leng" means "Peaks of Eight Gods", as it is a mountain ridge with eight distinct peaks. The views from this range are among the best of Hong Kong.
Geologically these mountains are interesting as they are part of a major escarpment, where part of the terrain has been lifted by tectonic forces.
The hike follows the mountain ridge though some beautiful mountain landscapes, and finally passes by Sha Lo Tung, an all but abandoned village, the houses of which have grade II heritage status. Here you can take a closer look at typical Hakka-style homes, and (weekends and holidays only) enjoy a bowl of the local delicacy dou-fu-fa, a sweet tofu pudding.
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Add about HKD 300 for taxi to and from nearest MTR station.
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Definitely worth going IF you enjoy strenuous hiking. You need to take with you food and enough water for a 5 hour hike as once you begin there is nowhere to get supplies.
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