[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for MacIntosh Forts (Kwong Shan) (Updated Jun)

Route: Lin Ma Hang --> MacIntosh Fort (Mine) --> Lin Ma Hang Mine Cave --> Lin Ma Hang Nature Trail --> Hung Fa Ling --> Hung Fa Zai --> Sam Tung --> Yi Tung --> Hung Fa Ling Nature Trail --> Shan Tsui Village Road --> Tan Shui Hang Distance: 6.8km Duration: 4 hours Maximum Elevation: 491m Transportation (Starting Point): Minibus 59K Transportation (Ending Point): KMB Bus 78K Difficulty Level 🥵: ⭐⭐⭐ Scenic Beauty 🌅: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sun Exposure ☀️: ⭐⭐⭐ Danger ⚠️: ⭐⭐ Accessibility 🚌: ⭐⭐ 👉 Overall Value (5 being the highest): 3.2

Hung Fa Leng Country Park, located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories, is Hong Kong's newest and 25th country park. Situated near the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, it offers breathtaking views of Sha Tau Kok, Yantian Port, and other scenic spots along the border, as well as distant views of Sheung Shui, Lo Wu, and Futian. In addition to its natural beauty, the hiking trail passes through military relics such as trenches, the Lin Ma Hang Mine, a British colonial-era bunker, and the Hakka village of Lin Ma Hang, blending history and nature into a rich tapestry of stories. 📍 Hiking Route: Shan Tsui Village Road → Hung Fa Leng Nature Trail → Lin Ma Hang Nature Trail (passing Lin Ma Hang Mine and MacIntosh Fort) → Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶♀️ Distance: Approximately 9.6 km ⏰ Duration: Around 4 hours 🚌 Transportation Starting Point: Take KMB bus 78K/78S from Sheung Shui Bus Terminus to Tan Shui Hang Station, then walk for 20 minutes to reach the entrance of Hung Fa Leng Nature Trail. Ending Point: From Lin Ma Hang, take minibus 59K to Liantang Port or Sheung Shui.

Explore the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Border⛰️at the Hung Fa Leng Country Park near the Liantang Port Hung Fa Leng Country Park is located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories, next to Wutong Mountain in Shenzhen. It is Hong Kong's newest and 25th country park. Because it is close to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, such as Sha Tau Kok and Yantian Port, and see Sheung Shui, Luohu, and Futian in the distance. In addition to the natural scenery, you will also pass military relics such as trenches, the Lin Ma Hang Mine, the pillbox built by the Hong Kong British Government, and the Hakka ancient village of Lin Ma Hang Village during the hike. History and nature are intertwined, full of stories. I participated in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department check-in event two months ago. After collecting all eight check-in points, I was able to receive a beautiful stainless steel cup. 📍Hiking route: Shan Tsui Village Road → Hung Fa Leng Family Walk → Lin Ma Hang Family Walk (passing Lin Ma Hang Mine and MacPherson's Pillbox) → Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶‍♀️Distance: approx. 9.6 km ⏰Duration: approx. 4 hours 🚌Transportation Starting point transportation: Take KMB 78K/78S from Sheung Shui Terminus to Tam Shui Hang Station, and walk 20 minutes to reach the entrance of Hung Fa Leng Family Walk. End point transportation: Take minibus 59K from Lin Ma Hang to Liantang Port or Sheung Shui.

Hung Fa Leng Country Park is located in Sha Tau Kok, in the northeastern New Territories. It is connected to the mountains of Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Area in the north and adjacent to Pat Sin Leng Country Park in the south. Along the Hung Fa Leng Country Trail, there are still many military relics, such as bunkers, trenches, and mines built by the Japanese army during World War II. ⚠Hong Kong's new 25th country park. To celebrate its opening, you can receive a titanium cup and coaster by checking in for the "Discover Hung Fa Leng Country Park" event before February 28, 2025. ⛳Route: Sha Tau Kok ➡ Hung Fa Leng Country Park ➡ A Kung Kok ➡ Hung Fa Leng Main Peak ➡ Lin Ma Hang Mine ➡ MacNaughton Blockhouse ➡ Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶Distance: 9 km ⛰Ascent: 550m 🕐Duration: 4 hours 🎖Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ ⚠1/4 stairs, 3/4 mountain road, some roads have dust! ⚠Unstable cell phone signal, fluctuating between mainland China and Hong Kong! 🅿Transportation ▪To get there: From Exit D of "Sheung Shui" MTR station, you will find the bus terminal. Transfer to KMB 78K/78S or minibus 55K to "Tam Shui Hang" Station (🚍40min). After getting off, walk along "Shan Tsui Village Road" to the starting point of "Hung Fa Leng Country Trail" (🚶20min). ▪To return: The drop-off point is at "Lin Ma Village", where there is a bus stop "Lin Ma Hang Minibus Terminus". You can take minibus 59k to "Sheung Shui Station Minibus Terminus" (40min) and transfer to the East Rail Line. ⚠Lin Ma Village passes through a border restricted area. You can pass directly by taking a minibus! ⚠Some minibuses do not accept mobile payments, so be prepared with an Octopus card! ⓂShops ▪Tam Shui Hang Bus Station: There is a vending machine where you can buy water. ⚠There are no supplies along the way, so be prepared before departure! 🚻Restrooms ▪Starting point - Tam Shui Hang Bus Station: There is a public restroom with water. ▪End point - Lin Ma Village: There is a public restroom with water. ⚠There are no restrooms along the way, so be prepared before departure! 🎒Recommended equipment Hong Kong and Macau visa/Hong Kong data plan/Octopus card, backpack, hiking shoes (non-slip), hiking poles, umbrella and raincoat (depending on the weather), power bank/lights, 1.5L water and 0.5L electrolyte drink, dry food and snacks, etc. ⚠Bring your own garbage bags to protect the environment!