Hike to Sharp Peak in Hong Kong

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(all photos on this page ©2000, Eric and Katharine Fletcher)

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It's a pretty steep climb down to the beach 465m below!
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In the Sai Kung East Country Park - almost as far east as you can get in Hong Kong - Sharp Peak rises 468 metres from the South China Sea. Not tall as mountains go but when you are at the peak, the beach below is mighty close horizontally!

Although buses run to Sai-Kung and mini-buses from there to Pak Tam Au where the trail starts, we'd decided to ease the logistics and hire a guide for the day. So, bright and early, we were picked up at our hotel by Hong Kong guide Paul Etherington and whisked out of the city environs in his minivan.

We had a great hike: about 15 kms in 7 hours. Here are some of the images.

Our first clear view of Sharp Peak. Guide Paul Etherington and Katharine.
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Hmm... should we continue?
We did; a bit of a scramble but not as bad as the sign would make it seem!
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Looking back at the ridges we've climbed - and enjoying the cooling wind.
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At the top of Sharp Peak. A thick copper wire on the post shows signs of many lightning strikes.
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Starting down: the beaches looked very enticing.
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Katharine and Paul in the beach grasses with Sharp Peak behind.
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Eric on the beach.
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More information

Contact guide Paul Etherington by email
Hong Kong Tourism Association web site

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Last updated on 06 December 2001 .