![]() ![]() From there, there are clearly marked paths for the Bride’s Pool Nature Trail. Getting there: From Tai Po Market MTR station, take bus route 275R (only runs on Sundays and public holidays) to Bride’s Pool, or hop on a taxi which will take about 25 minutes. Today, there is a clearly marked, paved and flat path to get to the falls – phew! There are some beautiful trails around Plover Cove, so it’s worth using these as brief picnic and snack stops during a full day of wandering in the area. Urban legend has it that the area gets its name from a bride who fell into the pool when she was being carried in a sedan chair during stormy weather. Read More: Your Guide To Tai Long Wan – What To Do, See & Eatīride’s Pool And Mirror Pool – Waterfall hike at Plover Cove, near Tai Mei Tuk You should arrange your boat before you leave Sai Kung town as they can get full, or may not be running due to weather. Getting home: Either hike back out the way you came, or arrange a sampan which will take 45 minutes and cost from $100 up from Sai Wan or Ham Tim, the next beach over in the inlet. As the path is mostly off-beat, it will be best navigated with someone familiar with the area. Continue walking for another 15 minutes until you reach the waterfalls.Īvoiding wrong turns: There is a cement footbridge that crosses the river – don’t go over it. Then it’s a 40-minute walk to the beach, but stick to the left until you see the end of the stream and trek into overgrown shrubs, where you will find fenced off farmlands on your left. Getting there: From Sai Kung town, take the 29R minibus route to Sai Wan Pavilion, or take a taxi. They are a perfect side stop for a day trip to the beach or during a camping weekend. Picturesque photo opportunities atop breathtaking cliffs are everywhere in this tiered series of waterfalls and natural pools hidden in the hills between Sai Wan and Ham Tin beaches in the Tai Long Wan cove (just make sure to watch your step!). Sheung Luk Stream – Rock pool in Sai Kung Read more: The Best Public Pools In Hong Kong Getting home: Best to go back the way you came. ![]() It takes you to all of the falls and is much less slippery and steep than shortcuts that might tempt you. The path gets much steeper beyond that, but the views further up are worth the climb.ĭifficulty: Intermediate to advanced (depending on which waterfalls you tackle)Īvoiding wrong turns: Stay on the main path. Continue past the temple as you reach Bottom Fall ( the first fall on the main path). ![]() Follow straight on past the village houses until you reach a rock-paved path heading towards a temple. Get off the bus and continue along the road for about 10 to 15 minutes until you see a path that branches off to the right. Getting there: Take minibus 25K from Tai Wo station to Ng Tung Chai Road. It’s the perfect place for swimming and picnicking, with a cultural stop at the Man Tak Yuen temple along the way. The north-western face of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s tallest peak, boasts some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the city, with the highest being 35 metres tall. Looking for more than one waterfall in one hike? This trail has four. Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls – Home to the highest Hong Kong waterfall Read More: The Best Beaches In Hong Kong – HK Island, New Territories, Lantau & More We’ve compiled a list of some of Hong Kong’s most accessible waterfall hikes, just off the beaten path (keep in mind that the amount of water flowing will depend on how much it’s been raining). While several of them are a mission to find, you’ve probably been close to many of these natural cascades without even knowing it. This city is home to dozens of waterfalls and rock pools. Heat and humidity are part and parcel of Hong Kong living, so we’re always keen for a hike that offers a water break. ![]() From the Mirror Pool at Plover Cove to the popular Ng Tung Chai waterfalls, this hiking guide has it all covered. These Hong Kong waterfall hikes are perfect for warmer days. ![]()
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