Overview & fast facts
Like many of Hong Kong’s hikes and nature trails, the trip to Po Kwu Wan includes a trek through local history. Prior to arriving at the concrete embankment, you will have the opportunity to check out the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, set up to preserve the history of a Hakka village established by the Wong clan in the nineteenth century.
Sheung Yiu village flourished due to its lime kiln, relying on the high demand as mortar and fertiliser. The emergence of bricks and cement eventually led to the decline and abandonment of the village until its restoration in 1983. Nowadays, visitors can visit the original lime kiln and the mini-port villagers docked their boats at. However, due to the current pandemic situation, the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum is closed until further notice—make sure you check for updates before dropping by.
Keep in mind that the journey to Po Kwu Wan veers off of the main Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail towards the end, but the path is marked with ribbons from previous hikers and does not involve difficult climbing. And regardless of leaving on the other side of the embankment, the trail to Po Kwu Wan eventually merges back to the way you came.
Distance: 4.5 kilometres approx.
Ascent: 58 metres
Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 2.5 hours