
Ma On Shan is located in Sai Kung, it is 702m high. Ma On Shan is conceptually “horse saddle mountain”, there are 2 peaks respectively “head saddle” and “the hunch backs” (about 677m high), the mountain connecting these 2 peaks forms a shape of “horse saddle”.


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8.5 km |
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4 hr 15 min |
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Drinks vending machines at Ma On Shan BBQ Site (No mid-way supply) |
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Ma On Shan (702 m), The Hunch Backs (677 m) |
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Level 8 [Advanced] |
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Tiu Shau Ngam is the first exciting hill, it is vertical and clambering is required. After Tiu Shau Ngam, there is a narrow road to the second and third hill – The Hunch Backs and Ma On Shan. At the top of the hills, there is open view of Sai Kung Kei Ling Ha Hoi. After sloping down Ma On Shan, if you watch back to Ma On Shan, you will find the peak astonishing. |

To: Ma On Shan BBQ Site
- Taking residents’ bus service route No. NR84 at Sunshine City, or taking taxi and get off at Ma On Shan Village
From: Po Lo Che
Transport | Route | Get on at | Remarks |
Bus No. 92 | Diamond Hill Station ⇔ Sai Kung | Po Lo Che | |
Bus No. 96R | Diamond Hill Station ⇔ Wong Shek Pier | Po Lo Che | Available on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday only |
Bus No. 792M | Tseung Kwan O Station ⇔ Sai Kung | Po Lo Che | |
Minibus No. 101M | Hang Hau Station ⇔ Sai Kung | Po Lo Che | |
Minibus No. 1 | Telford Garden ⇔ Sai Kung | Po Lo Che | |
Minibus No. 1A/1S | Rhythm Garden ⇔ Sai Kung | Po Lo Che | 1S: night service class |
Public minibus |
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Po Lo Che | * 24-hour service class # night service class |

The resident’s bus service No. NR84 is infrequent, you should pay attention to the class timetable.
The hill at Tiu Shau Ngam is very steep. There is a rope for climbing, it is however not recommended to fully rely on the rope.
Clambering is required, it is recommended to go with experienced hikers.
Part of the routes are cliff aside. Beware of personal safety.
The route is strength-demanding, it is not recommended to hike alone.
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Total distance: 8.46 km
Max elevation: 639 m
Min elevation: 43 m
Total climbing: 573 m
Total descent: -755 m
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Max elevation: 639 m
Min elevation: 43 m
Total climbing: 573 m
Total descent: -755 m
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