MacLehose Trial Section 9 Viewing Point

香港遠足挑戰：2022年9月至12月，漁農自然護理署舉辦香港遠足挑戰，鼓勵熱愛自然的你向郊野出發，動起來挑戰自己！走一遍香港的郊野公園。是次活動設有25個站點，囊括各式各樣香港郊野獨有的風景線：香港之巔大帽山、西高山小城日落、荔枝窩古村風貌、倒影如畫的千島湖等等動人景致留待頌讚！

參加者可根據自己的能力、興趣及遠足經驗，用自己的步伐自行計劃路線前往站點，並以智能電話打卡記錄。每完成一個站點，可收集該站點相應的香港物種電子獎章，認識香港生態之美！集齊指定數量獎章更可獲得精美遠足紀念品！今年秋天，開始挑戰！

Hong Kong Hiking Challenge: From September to December 2022, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department organizes the Hong Kong Hiking Challenge to encourage nature lovers and hikers to set off for the countryside and take on the challenge! There are 25 checkpoints scattered in various scenic spots in the country parks, featuring a variety of picturesque views unique to Hong Kong’s countryside. The top of Hong Kong – Tai Mo Shan, the breath-taking sunset view at Mount High West, the enchanting historic Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo, the thousand islands reflection of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, and many more!

Participants can plan their own routes to visit these checkpoints based on their interest, physical fitness and hiking experience. Use a smartphone to check-in at the checkpoints to collect the unique local flora and fauna badges made for each checkpoint. You will also learn about the amazing biodiversity of Hong Kong! Collect a certain number of badges and you will get different rewards! Let the challenge begins!

區域：新界，荃灣區，大欖郊野公園

難易度：★

路程：單程1.5公里

爬升：130公尺

時間：單程30分鐘

小介紹：麥理浩徑是香港人非常熟悉的郊遊景點，麥理浩徑第九段觀景點是一個適合想要簡單的爬山散心，又想在近郊地方走走的小景點。

開揚的觀景點可以一覽荃灣、藍巴勒海峽及昂船洲的景色。藍天白雲的日子會見到船隻在維港來往，更可以看到色彩繽紛像積木方塊一樣的貨櫃碼頭。

Background: MacLehose Trial is a popular yet similar hiking trial for many Hong Kong citizens, MacLeHose Section 9 Viewing Point is highly recommended for people who would like to have a simple and easy hike to tidy up their mind, or want to have a walk somewhere close to the neighborhood.

This viewing point offers a panoramic view of Tsuen Wan, Rambler Channel and Stonecutters Island. On a sunny day with clean sky, you will be able to see ships scuttling within Victoria Harbour, and colorful contrainers stacked up like building bricks that is unique to the view of Tsuen Wan.

交通資訊、發車時間及費用：

1.從港鐵荃灣站出發（巴士站在頂樓橋上）

2.如果不想從荃灣出發，也可以從荃灣西站（巴士站點在如心廣場）搭乘51號九巴巴士至「大帽山郊野公園」巴士站

3.平日每小時一班、假日15-60分鐘一班、巴士每趟9.4元

Transportation, bus schedule and costs:

1. Start from the Tsuen Wan MTR station (The bus station is on top of the bridge, which is a little bit difficult to find)
2. If you are not planning to start at Tsuen Wan, you can also start from Tsuen Wan West station (The bus station is at Nina Mall) Take Bus 51 from Nina Tower Bus Terminus to “Tai Mo Shan Country Park (The bus station on the ground floor, which should be easier to find compare to the Tsuen Wan station)
3. The bus arrives every hour during weekdays, and 15-60 minutes during the weekends. It costs $9.4 for each ride. (Highly recommend to download the KMB app to check on the bus schedule, which include real-time bus arrival time)

詳細路徑指引

1.搭巴士至「大帽山郊野公園」巴士站，下巴士後往回走，可以看到左邊有回程的巴士站牌

2.走約1分鐘後可以看到右邊有叉路可以下去

3.路口也是麥理浩徑第九段起點，路口隨處可見標示排

4.往下坡前進，會看到有路障，需要跨過

5.一條路直直向前，沿路會看到麥理浩徑指引

6.左邊會經過荃錦營地，這裡有流動廁所，繼續往前

7.一直上坡到叉路口，這裡有一個涼亭可以休息一下，或是往左開始下坡

8.一路下坡在上坡約10分鐘就會看到觀景台囉

9.到達麥理浩徑第九段觀景點

10.打完卡可以回去囉

Detailed direction:

1. Take the bus and get off at “Tai Mo Shan Country Park”, walk back and you will see the bus station at the opposite side which heads back to Tsuen Wan (Also the bus station you will be taking when you leave)
2. You should be able to see a road that can turn right after walking for about a minute.
3. The road entrance is also the starting point of the MacLeHose Trail Section 9, you will be able to see the sign throughout the walk.
4. Continue to walk down the slope, then you will see a road block. Don’t hesitate and just walk pass the block.
5. Keep walking straight, and you will be able to see the direction pointing you to the MacLeHose Trial (Yes, it is a very well established and clean hiking trail).
6. On the left side will be the Twisk Campsite (Also a very popular campsite), there will be a mobile toilet. Keep moving forward.
7. There will be a small up hill (Not difficult even for beginner), there will be a place where you can rest for a bit, or you can turn left and walk down the hill.
8. Just in about 10 minutes (A little upslope and downslope), the viewing point is just in front of you!

小後記：因為荃灣站附近的天橋四通八達，連接著各個商場。最適合早上看完風景就可以到荃灣吃吃喝喝玩半天。8咪半的IKEA、路德圍掃街吃街邊小食、重有南豐紗廠飲手工啤，不論是帶著小朋友、幾個不運動的朋友，是情侶都非常適合。

Little feedback: Since the Tsuen Wan station has a bridge that is well-known as the bridge that can leads to everywhere, including different shopping mall. This location is perfect for a one-day trip, starting with a small hike in the morning, then coming back to Tsuen Wan and have a small shopping/lunch break, including a huge Ikea, street foods in Lo Tak Court, or even the artistic The Mills for a local beer. Doesn’t matter if you are taking kids or going with friends that are not familar to hiking, this is also a perfect dating place for couples as well.

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Read more about hiking in Hong Kong:

• 香港遠足挑戰站點號碼11: 麥理浩徑第九段觀景點 MacLehose Trial Section 9 Viewing Point
• 香港遠足挑戰站點號碼: 12: 千島湖清景台 Reservoir Islands Viewpoint
• 香港遠足挑戰站點號碼10: 大帽山郊野公園觀景台（北面）Tai Mo Shan Country Park Viewing Point (North)