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：港島、大潭(鰂魚涌擴建部分) Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Ext.) Country Park
難易度：★
路程：1.5公里
爬升：67公尺
時間：來回30分鐘
小介紹：金督馳馬徑以第十七任香港總督金文泰命名，據聞他經常在此路線騎馬因而得名，沿徑設有一條超過二千米長的的鰂魚涌緩跑徑，南起柏架山道，北至北角賽西湖。在緩跑徑北面起點附近的觀景點，可欣賞港九東部的全景，由尖沙咀到鯉魚門的維港景色盡收眼底。
The 17th Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Cecil Clementi, was said to have been a frequent equestrian on this route, which was then named after him. This trail overlaps with the 2-kilometre Quarry Bay Jogging Trail, which connects Mount Parker Road in the south to Choi Sai Woo of North Point in the north. The viewpoint near the northern start of the jogging trail offers panoramic views of the eastern part of Hong Kong and Kowloon, showcasing Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui to Lei Yue Mun.
交通資訊、發車時間、金額：
1.從港鐵北角站B3出口搭乘新巴27號巴士，在蘇浙公學.寶馬山道下車(每趟5.2元)。
2.體力許可的，也可以直接從地鐵走到賽西湖公園。
詳細路徑指引：
1.搭乘港鐵至北角站B3出口，然後搭乘新巴27號巴士至蘇浙公學.寶馬山道下車。
2.下車後到對面馬路往左上走，會看到賽西湖公園。
3.經過賽西湖公園牌坊，繼續直走過馬路，抵達小公園。
4.打開鐵門就是入口囉，沿著指標右轉上去。
5.遇叉路左轉上樓，途經涼亭可以休息。
6.遇叉路往右，第二個叉路繼續往右。
7.來到十字路口，往上爬樓梯，過一會就到了觀景台。
8.欣賞完風景，打完卡就可以原路回去囉。
小後記：
1.金督馳馬徑觀景台雖然不高，但景點開揚，另一個更火紅的還有紅香爐峰，有興趣的可以另外安排。
2.從賽西湖公園進去為最短路線，打完卡可以選擇走完金督馳馬徑從黃泥涌下山，或是原路回去其他景點。
3.北角德成號蛋捲非常有名，但是非常難排隊，喜歡吃的一定另外安排去買。
Read more about hiking in Hong Kong:
- 香港遠足挑戰站點號碼 9-城門水塘（享逸台）Shing Mun Leisure Deck
- 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)
- 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13-荔枝窩小瀛故事館 Hong Kong Hiking Challenge: Siu Ying Story Room
- 一日渡輪遊印洲塘海岸公園參觀鬼手岩及漫步荔枝窩客家文化村 1 Day Ferry Tour: Yan Chau Tong Marine Park and Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo
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