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4 Sheung Lok’s Four Pools (雙鹿石澗)
Despite their reputation of being notoriously dangerous, Sheung Lok’s Four Pools are worth visiting, given their extreme beauty which is almost unfound in Hong Kong, also known as the Jungle Forest. Starting from Sai Wan Ting (西灣亭), which is accessible only by bus (from Sai Kung city centre) or taxi, hikers can choose between two paths, one of which is slightly more challenging but shorter and the other one is more comfortable but longer.
They both lead to Tai Long Sai Wan (大浪西灣), which is a fascinatingly immense beach. There is an inconspicuous path near the only store on the beach (do ask for directions there if you are unsure and hiking alone) and yes, it leads all the way to Sheung Lok’s Four Pools, which are such a spectacle to just look at. Think twice if you would like to jump into the pools, especially if you are going alone—it is indeed pretty daunting.
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Duration: 2.5 hours
Distance: 5 kilometres approx.