MONGOLIA TREKKING, YOGA, NATURE AND CULTURE TOUR
July 20 to Aug 3, 2013
A 15-day tour including 7 days of easy trekking
to one of the clearest lakes in the world. Sights to be visited
include ancient monasteries, a Mongolian family inn, pristine lakes,
extinct volcanoes, herds of horses, cows and yaks on the central
grasslands, unique wild birds and Nomadic families. The itinerary
includes Ulaanbaatar, Karakorum, Erdene Zuu Monastery, Tsetserleg,
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Dzuun Lake, Murun City, Egiin River and
Hovsgol Lake.
Leaders: Vicky and Sasha
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Sunday May 12: MacLehose Trail Stage 9 to
Ho Pui Reservoir and Pat Heung
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30am, Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A
Description: We'll take a bus or taxi up Route Twisk to the start of
the MacLehose Trail Stage 9. The trail is mostly shaded and gentle. We'll
take a right turn on a Country Park Trail down to Ho Pui Reservoir. After
the reservoir, there are several choices for routes through villages and
fields back to the road. Overall this will be quite a relaxed hike. (Never
trust the leader.) Second lunch Nepalese food in Kam Tin?
Sunday May 19: Castle Peak Peninsula
Ravines
Led by: Keith Tel: 6050 2268
Meet: 9:45 am at Exit "F" Tuen Mun MTR station
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Description: Between Castle Peak and its west coast lies a stream
basin mixed with curious landscape and interesting plants. A crescent
shaped ravine surrounded by vertical cliffs about 120m is the most
spectacular. Its dark narrow winding entrance hidden beneath undergrowth
further mystifies it. Once entered deep into the center it suddenly
becomes a large 270-degree lecture hall theatre under a bright skylight.
We shall first visit Tsing Shan Monastery (if time permits) and move
northwest to enter the complex stream basins, which are rich with pitcher
plants, and small orchards. We shall then pass the disappeared village of
Heung Fa Lo and end up in Lung Kwu Beach to take a bus back to Tuen Mun.
Paths mostly are loose, gravely, steep and at times bushy with many ups
and downs. Bring gloves and enough water.A dip into a pool is possible.
Please bring swim gears if you like to do so. If an
amber, red, black or thunderstorm warning is still hoisted at 8:00 am on
Sunday, the hike will be cancelled.
Saturday May 25: Ma Dai Stream
Led by: Brad Tel: 6487 9902
Meet: 9:00am at Tai Shui Hang MTR station, exit B Description:
This is a big stream with lots of giant boulders and plenty of fun places
to swim. The highlight is Hero Falls, which has a very deep pool beneath
it. Bring your goggles or mask and snorkel as the water is usually clear
and you can see all the way to the bottom. Frequent boulder hopping and
non-technical rock climbing is necessary (difficulty rating 3 out of 5).
Be prepared to get your feet wet. The exit trail may involve some
bushwhacking.
Sunday May 26: Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail
Led by: Peter Tel: 6131 0961
Meet: 9:45am at Tseun Wan MTR station near Exit B3 and Exit C,
facing the Luk Yeung Galleria
Description: The Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail, as the name suggests,
connects Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan. We would do a short version of it,
starting from Tsuen Wan and ending up in Sham Tseng which is famous for
its roasted goose. The walk would take about 3.5 to 4 hours, and 50%
shade. Probably we would have lunch at Sham Tseng. And this trail has been
featured in National Geographic. If it rains on Sunday, you can assume
that the hike would be cancelled. Just in case you want to confirm whether
the hike would be cancelled, please Whatsapp Peter (61310961).
June 1 or 2:
June 8 or 9
Saturday 15 June: Dragon's Back Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 5pm at the Shau Kei Wan MTR station, Exit for the bus terminus
Description: We will do "the back" in the cool of the evening as
the sun goes down. This gradually undulating, rather scenic amble will
provide us with enough exercise to work up a good appetite for our usual
Thai/Chinese restaurant in Shek O, the "rock (shek) beside the sea (O)".
June 22 or 23
Saturday 29 June: Blacks Link and Tai Tam
Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 4:30 pm at Admiralty No. 15 Bus Stop
Description: We'll walk Blacks Link, then to Parkview and around
Tai Tam Reservoir ending at Tai Tam Road and a minibus ride to Stanley and
dinner.
Monday July 1: Hike for Universal Suffrage
Led by Angela Tel: 9528 4251
Details coming later.
July 6 or 7
Sun 13 July, 2007: Wong Nai Chung War
"Battlefield Trail"
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 4:30 pm at Parkview Lobby
Description: Wong Nai Chung War "Battlefield Trail" and Tai Tam
Reservoir Walk Relics from World War II, such as pillboxes, magazines and
large concrete cooking stoves are part of this new trail which was opened
in 2006 at starts at Parkview to Sir Cecil's Ride. This is short, but we
can do a leisurely walk around reservoirs in the area and perhaps then
work out a route to Repulse Bay
July 20 or 21
Saturday July 27: Peak Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 4:45pm at Marks and Spencer's, Queens Road Central
Description: We'll climb Morning Trail to the Peak, then take a lap
around, then down Old Peak Road followed by food at the Thai Restaurant in
HK Park.
Saturday August 10: Mystery Twilight Jaunt
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 4.30 pm outside Marks & Spencer's - but this may change, as
the walk is still a mystery to me!
Walking Time: depends
Description: It's a mystery! |
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Hiking Recommendations
Please always bring plenty of water, sun protection and a snack. Also, in
very bad
weather or high air pollution, the hike may be cancelled. If in doubt call
the hike leader. It if rains, we usually go anyway although we may
change the route.
Note that whatever the actual walking time, with travel and eating a meal afterwards, these hikes usually end up taking most of the day so don't expect to be back home until late afternoon/early evening unless specifically mentioned!!
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A typical group (from left): Kathy, Jasmina,
Angela, Ann, Dennis, Trisna, Mark and Kai.
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