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Average hiking time: 3.5 hours | Distance: About 8.5 km | Difficulty: Difficult
The summit of High Junk Peak (344m) is the highest accessible point on the Clear Water Bay Peninsula, overlooking the magnificent Clear Water Bay.
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Stop 1: Ng Fai Tin
Once off the bus, cross the road and take the stairs next to the pavilion. A few minutes into the shaded hike, the path will open up to the sky again as you ascend. Soon you’ll be high up enough to get a view of Tseung Kwan O’s urban landscape, which stands in stark contrast to the idyllic greenery around you.
Trail condition
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Stop 2: Miu Tsai Tun & Sheung Yeung Shan
Walk up Sheung Yeung Shan, and on your left you’ll first see the beautiful coastline of Sheung Sze Wan. About 10 minutes later, you’ll come across a fork in the trail; go left toward Miu Tsai Tun. It’s a slightly challenging hill, but once you’ve climbed to its top, you’ll have the perfect vantage point from which to view High Junk Peak.
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Stop 3: High Junk Peak
On the ridge are spectacular views of the impressive Clear Water Bay and the immense Pacific Ocean. On a clear day, the Ninepin Group, a group of islands on the eastern side of Hong Kong, is also within sight from here. Exiting Miu Tsai Tun, follow the country trail and the peak is a roughly 20-minute climb away. It’s not easy to get to the top, and you may need to scramble up the steep hillside in places. If you do not wish to climb it, you can continue on the country trail; follow the signs to head to Tai Miu Wan (Joss House Bay).
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Stop 4: Tin Ha Shan, Po Toi O Chuen & Joss House Bay
Descend the peak along a flight of stone steps before ascending another winding flight of steps up Tin Ha Shan. As you walk downhill, you’ll see another bay called Po Toi O, with the Clear Water Bay Golf and Country Club in the distance. The Tin Hau Temple in Joss House Bay is also visible to the right. We recommend you visit the Tin Hau Temple. Built in 1266, it is Hong Kong’s oldest and largest Tin Hau Temple. Po Toi O Chuen is fascinating, too, for its small fishing-village vibe.
Getting to Ng Fai Tin:
- From MTR Diamond Hill Station Exit C2, take bus 91 to Ng Fai Tin.
- From MTR Po Lam Station Exit A2, take green minibus 16 at the Public Transport Interchange to Ng Fai Tin.
- From MTR Tseung Kwan O Station Exit A1, take green minibus 103M at the Public Transport Interchange to Ng Fai Tin.
Leaving from Po Toi O Chuen:
- Take green minibus 16 at the entrance of Po Toi O Chuen to MTR Po Lam Station.
