From the top of Lo Hok Tun Shan, you can almost feel the ghosts of developers past. They dreamt of golf courses and luxury homes, a columbarium even. For 40 years, they battled conservationists for the soul of this place. Lo Hok Tun Shan is a tranquil haven near Tai Po Market. The journey here feels like stepping back in time. The road winds through woods, crests a ridge, then descends into this peaceful basin. Crumbling village houses whisper stories of a bygone era. Streams weave through the trees, bordering the marshy remnants of old rice paddies. Lo Hok Tun Shan is a rural gem. This year marks a victory. The developers are surrendering their claim. The land will remain a natural sanctuary. From the road’s end, a dirt track beckons. Across a small bridge, an overgrown footpath leads to the abandoned hamlet of Lei Uk. Nature is reclaiming its own. The path, once a bustling artery of village life, is now a tunnel of green. Yet, even in its quiet decay, Lo Hok Tun Shan pulses with life. It’s a testament to the power of preservation.
Sai Wan Shan
Considering a hike today? Sai Wan Shan is calling us. Sai Wan Shan is a hill within Sai Kung East