Most of the land surface of the Sai Kung Peninsula, except the village areas, is covered by two country parks, namely the Sai Kung East Country Park and the Sai Kung West Country Park, with total area of about 7500 hectares.
The most popular places in the parks are Wong Chuk Wan, Tai Mong Tsai, Pak Tam Chung, Sai Wan and Wong Shek Pier. The picturesque Cheung Sheung Plateau is a favourite spot for hikers and campers.
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Sai
Sai Kung East Country Park, designated in 1978, occupies a vast area of east Sai Kung Peninsula. Within its borders are High Island Reservoir, High Island, Tai Long Wan, Pak Tam Au, Sheung Yiu, Wong Shek Pier and the surrounding countryside. Covering 4,477 hectares of uplands and coasts, it has the largest number of bays and coves among all country parks. Scenic spots within the park are numerous. Examples include the four most famous beaches of Hong Kong : Sai Wan, Ham Tin, Tai Long, Tung Wan, and the dizzying spur that lures many a hiker to its heights Sharp Peak. Other attractions are Po Pin Chau, Long Ke Wan, Luk Wu, Long Harbour and Chek Keng. There is a wide choice of country trails. Some orbit around the coasts, while others travel through rugged, and wild terrain. (Please click here for more details.)
High Island Reservoir
Sheung Yiu
Hong Kong's four famous beaches
Tung Wan
Reference: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department > Sai Kung East Country Park
Sai
Designated in 1978, Sai Kung West Country Park occupies 3,000 hectares of wild country in the western part of
Popular leisure destinations of
Pak Tam Chung
Wong Chuk Wan
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