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：大帽山郊野公園
難易度：★
路程：單程2公里
爬升：220公尺
時間：單程40分鐘
小介紹：大帽山郊野公園觀景台：海拔957米的大帽山鎮守在新界中央，不但是全港最高峰，且四季都有不同美景。春天有緋寒櫻盛放，夏天的夕陽會落在八鄉一帶，把遠處的流浮山染成澄黃，秋天則有金黃的芒草，冬天則會落在大嶼山方向，看著夕陽照得海面波光粼粼，令人陶醉。
Area: Tai Mo Shan Country Park
Difficulty: ★
Distance: One way 2 kilometers
Climb altitude: 220 meters
Time required: 40 minutes (One-way)
Background: Tai Mo Shan Country Park Viewing Park: With an altitude of 957m, Tai Mo Shan stands right in the middle of New Territories. Known as the highest peak in Hong Kong, Tai Mo Shan also features a different seasonal specials: in summer, the setting sun falls over Kam Tin plain at Pat Heung, colouring the distant Lau Fau Shan orange; in autumn, the golden silvergrass offers an outstanding view that is unique to the season; whereas the sunset during winter that faces the Lantau Island presents a sparkling sea view.
交通資訊、發車時間、金額
1.從港鐵荃灣站（巴士站點在頂樓橋上）
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:
- Start from the Tsuen Wan MTR station (The bus station is on top of the bridge, which is a little bit difficult to find)
- 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)
- 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.經過巴士站，繼續往前走，會看到左邊有大帽山郊野公園牌坊，往左進去大帽山道
3.開始上坡了，走2分鐘會看到右邊是停車場及小販部和廁所
4.繼續上坡會看到叉路，左邊是等等下山補給和回家的路，繼續往右走
5.一直上坡、一直沿山路走，只有一條大路
6.途中右邊草地有看到牛在用餐
7.繼續上坡、繼續沿山路走，終於看到左邊有小叉路
8.沿著石階往上走，就會看到觀景台
9.終於到了大帽山郊野公園觀景台
10.打完卡可以回去囉
11.回程途中，會看到右邊有去小賣部及遊客中心的叉路，想要休息可以往右補給
12.補給完可以走捷徑回去公車站
13.沿著石階往下走，看到牌子跟著右轉
14.馬上會看到叉路，往左轉出去大馬路
15.到了大馬路，往右邊可以看到紅色牌坊
16. 走1分鐘後可以看到公車站牌，結束本次行程
Detailed direction:
- 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)
- Walk pass the bus station and continue to walk straight, you will see a huge “Tai Mo Shan Country Park” sign (Make sure to take a selfie here), then turn left into Tai Mo Shan road.
- Starting to walk uphill. After a short two minutes walk, there will be car park, a small food stall, and restroom on the right side.
- Continue to walk uphill, there will be a fork road. The left side will be our exit and way back home, let’s head to the right side.
- Uphill….Uphill….Continue to follow the road, there is one huge road in front of you. Yep…still uphill….
- Fun fact: You will be able to see cows enjoying their lunches/breakfasts on the right hand side (Let’s not disturb them)
- Continue to walk uphill (YEP, that’s right), you will be able to another folk road.
- Follow the stone road
- The viewing point will be right in front of you! (There will be silver grass in Autumn – Very popular place)
- Don’t forget to join the Hong Kong Hiking Challenge!
- On our way back home, you will be able to see a small food stall and tourist center on the right side of the fork road. Take a rest if you need (They have fishballs and soft drinks)!
- After taking a short break, there is a short cut that leads to the main road.
- Follow the stone path and walk downstairs, follow the road sign and turn right.
- There will be another fork road, just turn left (obviously) to the main road.
- At the main road, you should be able to see a huge red sign (A map)
- Walk straight for one minute and the bus station will take you back to Tsuen Wan.
小後記：上次去了麥理浩徑的觀景點，這個位於更高的位置，雖然需要多一點的體力，風景也是更開揚了。這邊的夜景跟日落更是很多香港情侶拍婚照的地方，絕對絕對值得帶另一半去感受一下浪漫的香港。
因為荃灣站附近的天橋四通八達，連接著各個商場。最適合看完風景就可以到荃灣吃吃喝喝。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。
Little feedback: We went to the MacLehose Trial 9 during our last visit, this viewing point located at a higher altitude (offering a much better view). Although it costs a little bit more efforts, but the view is definitely worth visiting. The night view and sunset here at the Tai Mo Shan is also a popular location for wedding photos (That’s just how pretty this viewing point is). If you want to expereince the romantic part of Hong Kong, this will be the place.
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, then coming back to Tsuen Wan and have a small shopping/dinner break, including a huge Ikea, street foods in Lo Tak Court, or even the artistic The Mills for a local beer.
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