Cheung Sheung Country Trail
Country Trail

Trail Attributes

Length
4.5 km
Duration
2.25 hours
Region
Sai Kung
Overall Difficulty (3-Star Demanding)

Length (Rating 2-Star)

Duration (Rating 3-Star)

Total Elevation Gain (Rating 3-Star)

Surface (Rating 2-Star)

Shading Level
(3 green leaves represent high shading level)

  • (Medium)

Popularity Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

(Rating 2-Heart)

Cheung Sheung is one of Hong Kong's rare wetlands situated on a plateau. The Chinese character "嶂" (Cheung) borrows the meaning of "障" (barrier), a reference to the layers of towering mountains that encircle this highland, giving rise to Cheung Sheung's uniquely magnificent plateau wetland. Located in Sai Kung West Country Park, the Cheung Sheung Country Trail begins along Hoi Ha Road, ascending gradually into the hills. Follow the directional sign for "Yung Shue O" and continue ahead. Along the way, you can gaze out at the dense woodland of Lo Fu Kei Shek in the distance. Continuing along the trail, you will pass through the abandoned Wong Chuk Long Village. A careful look reveals remnants of stone houses scattered among the tree shadows, their simple stone walls set against the surrounding greenery, evoking the rustic charm of village life in days gone by. Continuing along the trail, before long you will arrive at the Cheung Sheung plateau. A vast expanse of open grassland comes into view, encircled by mountains on all sides. Cheung Sheung retains an old rain gauge and a former village school — Pok Oi Public School. During the Japanese occupation, the school served as a secret base for anti-Japanese guerrillas. Though the building has long fallen into disrepair, its weathered walls still hold a chapter of wartime history that Hongkongers must never forget. After leaving Cheung Sheung, you will reach a junction of trails toward Shui Long Wo and Pak Tam Au. Continue in the direction of Shui Long Wo. Before long, tucked deep within dense woodland among the surrounding peaks, a plateau wetland comes quietly into view. This tranquil place where water meets land serves as a cradle for various aquatic insects. It is worth slowing your pace here to savour this serene yet vibrant landscape. Continuing along the trail, you will reach a junction of trails toward Yung Shue O and Shui Long Wo. Follow the direction of Yung Shue O. The path leads into a shaded trail that gradually descends, offering sweeping views of Three Fathoms Cove. After descending for about 1 km, you will arrive at Yung Shue O Village, the endpoint of the trail.


To facilitate the public in planning their hikes, the geographical information of the route, including the route map, starting point, endpoint, and elevation chart, has been saved in a "GPX" file. The public can download hiking-related applications on their smartphones or smart watches, then click on the following "GPX" file to import the relevant information, which serves as an aid for hiking. Please note that downloading "GPX" files may increase data usage, and the functions and content display may vary depending on the device and application used.


Transportation Information

Starting Point
Take a green minibus to Hoi Ha Road and get off at the starting point of Cheung Sheung Country Trail near Hau Tong Kai.

Green Minibus route - 7


Endpoint
From the endpoint at Yung Shue O, walk along the catchwater for about 4.5 km to the "Shui Long Wo" bus stop on Sai Sha Road to take public transport to leave.

Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) routes - 33R, 74R, 99, 99R, 289R and 299X
Green Minibus  route - 807B

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.

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