Risk
25%
Sunburn
55%

Kai Kung Shan is a mountain located in the east of Three Fathoms Cove (“Kei Ling Ha Hoi”), with 399m high. It is one of the peaks on the MacLehose Trail Stage 3. The scenery of Kai Kung Shan is spectacular. On the mountain, you can enjoy the continuous mountain view including Wa Mei Shan, Lui Ta Shek, Shek Uk Shan, Ngau Yee Shek Shan, etc.


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10.5 km |
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3 hr |
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Kai Kung Shan (399 m) |
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Level 5 [Standard] |
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The MacLehose Trail Stage 3 is considered by most hikers to be the most difficult section. Therefore, you can follow our route to go half way of the MacLehose Stage 3 to explore the scenery of Kai Kung Shan. |

To / From: Shui Long Wo
Transport | Route | Get off/on at | Remarks |
Bus No. 99 | Sai Kung ⇔ Heng On | Shui Long Wo / O Tau | |
Bus No. 99R | Sai Kung ⇔ University station | Shui Long Wo / O Tau | Available on Sunday and Public Holiday only |
Bus No. 289R | Wong Shek Pier ⇔ Sha Tin Central | Shui Long Wo / O Tau |
Available on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday only |
Bus No. 299X | Sai Kung ⇔ Sha Tin Central | Shui Long Wo / O Tau |

The archaize star lookout is located in the Shui Long Wo Tree Walk. If you get off at the bus stop in the direction of Sai Kung, you must pay attention to safety when crossing the road.
For higher level hikers, you can take the entire section of MacLehose Trail Stage 3 from Shui Long Wo to Pak Tam Au (via Kai Kung Shan and Cheung Sheung Campsite).
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Total distance: 10.68 km
Max elevation: 375 m
Min elevation: 12 m
Total climbing: 628 m
Total descent: -625 m
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Max elevation: 375 m
Min elevation: 12 m
Total climbing: 628 m
Total descent: -625 m